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UK Budget: Recruiters warn contractors, clients and umbrella companies to brace for harsh landing
Recruitment agencies and contractors alike are bracing themselves as the new government's Budget proposals loom large, with potential changes that could drastically alter the recruitment landscape.
Mary Maguire, Managing Director at…
How IT contractors can unlock their second act
The IT industry, known for its relentless pace of change, presents a unique challenge for experienced contractors looking to launch a new product or service as part of their second career act.
Age is Just a Number: The Rise of…
Can Fixed-Term Contractors Balance Caring and Careers?
A recent report by recruitment tech firm ETZ, "Carer's Leave OR Carers Leaving? Preventing the loss of workers from the job market," has ignited discussion about the challenges faced by carers in the workplace, particularly those on…
Going on holiday? Growing your services? Here are some legal considerations on hiring a fellow…
Getting a fellow freelancer to cover you is possible. You just need to be prepared to do it properly
Hiring freelancers can be a game-changer for businesses of all sizes including the solo self-employed looking to build their business…
HMRC CEST tool reportedly “misaligned with the law”
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Freelancers face a potential tax timebomb, thanks to a recent revelation about HMRC's CEST tool. However, not all IR35 and Off-Payroll experts believe the HMRC is in the wrong
A Freedom of Information…
YouTube music Cognizant contractors axed and escorted off premises in 20 minutes
In an ironic turn of events, members of the YouTube Music Content Operations team, represented by the Alphabet Workers Union (AWU), were informed they were being laid off during a live Austin, Texas City Council meeting on February 29th.…
Fiverr’s new products: how do they compare to the competition?
Fiverr's latest products launched through its "Winter Release" campaign have some welcome additions for freelancers and hiring companies alike. But how do they stack up against the competition? Let's dive into the details and compare…
Freelancing in December: how to turn the holiday slowdown into a client acquisition spree
While December is often seen as a period of downtime for many businesses, freelancers can capitalise on this time to gain new clients and set themselves up for success in the new year.
December, often perceived as a quiet time for…
Rolled-up holiday pay: temps and contractors to soon get holiday pay drip-fed into every paycheque
The UK government has approved a new policy allowing temporary workers to receive their holiday pay as part of their regular wages. This is known as rolled-up holiday pay, and it is expected to give millions of temps a pay boost worth…
Tax Non-Compliance in the Umbrella Market: What Workers Need to Know
Any freelancer, contractor or temp worker who has found the ideal project or client but is being forced to work with an umbrella company to get paid, must understand the risks of tax non-compliance
The Problem
The umbrella market is…