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The IR35 Forum held their third meeting last month in their ongoing review of the IR35 legislation. The meeting was attended by most of the leading contractor and recruiter industry groups, including the REC, PCG, FCSA and APSCo, as well … Continue reading
The PCG have issued an alert to the government following a survey they conducted of their members. Describing contractors as “the natural accelerants” of the economy the PCG say that the government need to further trim back the compliance burden … Continue reading
Tomorrow will see the long awaited introduction of the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) and the issue has received an increased amount of coverage this week. Industry groups, representing temporary and contract workers who will be most affected, have made a … Continue reading
A recent Freedom of Information request has revealed IR35’s recent yield and that only 322 cases have been examined in the last five years. The number of IR35 status enquiries fell from 158 in 2006/2007 to 23 in 2010/2011. This … Continue reading
The REC are set to meet with the Liberal Democrats party at their annual part conference in Birmingham next week, as part their role of representing the recruitment industry. They are aiming to further highlight the value of flexible working … Continue reading
Despite much speculation this week regarding the Prime Minister and Government’s thoughts about possible changes to the Agency Workers Regulations it has been confirmed by the REC that, although they would be welcome, no changes will be made. Following conversation … Continue reading
Leading union Unite have hit out at the Royal Bank of Scotland following the release of data relating to their use of contractors. The criticism of the banks spending on contractors has led to a further reaction from the PCG. … Continue reading
The value of flexible working within the UK has now become a recurring message from recruiters and other industry groups. As well as being discussed by an All Parliamentary Group and the PCG, the department for Business Innovation and Skills … Continue reading
Leading contracting group the PCG have spoken about how freelancing continues to thrive following the recession, despite many other sectors struggling. This comes following a number of reports which have shown that contractors are heavily in demand. The PCG said … Continue reading
The PCG are the latest organisation to produce guidance for the Agency Worker Regulations, which are now less than 2 months away. The group are aiming to support the growing number of recruiters that work with freelancers. PCG managing director … Continue reading
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