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A jobsite has released quarterly data which shows that the number of adverts for IT contractors on the UK’s major IT and multi-sector recruitment sites has increased by 4.7 %. These latest figures help to show that IT recruitment has … Continue reading
The Government announced a number of small changes to the Agency Worker Regulations last week, relating to the definition of an agency worker, clarification about pay between assignments (known as Swedish Derogation) and finally a rephrasing about the right to … Continue reading
With the need for more business friendly legislation a hot topic amongst recruiters and other industry bodies, IR35 legislation has once again been brought into the spotlight. Whilst the IR35 forum is currently working towards a more workable solution, yet … Continue reading
One of the most important issues for people working as contractors and freelancers is where they stand regarding employment rights. This can relate to whether they are seen to be outside IR35 legislation, as well as the upcoming agency worker … Continue reading
The BBC released details of a recent poll which has found that people in the UK are continuing to focus on reducing their personal debt instead of saving. Highest earners, however, were the exception to this current trend. The Markit … Continue reading
A contractor recently sought advice about claiming past expenses from his former client. These expenses dated back to 2007 and 2008. In current financial difficulties, the contractor wondered if there was a minimum time period to claim back expenses. Our … Continue reading
A recent survey by the PCG asked their members whether they thought Linked In was a vital tool for the modern freelancer; this made us think about how relevant social networking is to modern contractors. Linked In certainly appears to … Continue reading
MoneyMarketing have reported that an unscrupulous accountant has found himself sentenced to 8 years imprisonment for an £11m income tax and VAT fraud. This highlights the importance for contractors to choose the right accountant to manage their finances. London-based accountant, … Continue reading
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation have launched their own toolkit to assist recruiters ensure they understand the Agency Workers Directive. The toolkit may also be useful for freelancers and contractors using an umbrella company. Umbrella company workers are thought to … Continue reading
A survey by CareerBuilder.co.uk today revealed that employers and clients are increasingly screening potential candidates’ profiles on social networking sites before deciding whether or not to hire them. The survey of more than 450 clients found that 53% used social … Continue reading
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