For many years being Self Employed meant 亚盘分析法ing for yourself with no input from anyone else. Gone are the days of “cash-in-hand” as HMRCare clamping down on the whereabouts of Tax and NI for these services. If you are actively sourcing your own 亚盘分析法 for yourself and have no input from another source then you can be classed as self-employed, if however, you rely on an agency to source you this 亚盘分析法 then you are classed as employed and so will need to be PAYE or Limited status.PAYE can be… [Read more...]
“Self Employed” – Are you sure?
Today’s blog focuses on the events/PR sector. Whilst no different to any other sector, adherence to the numerous, and often complex HMRCguidelines/requirements require focus and close attention.Whilst “cheap” is no doubt good for the bottom line, does this provide longevity in either the solution of the long term for a business?At ePayMe, we 亚盘分析法 with many within this sector. Similarly, we speak with a plethora of prospective clients and come up against a couple of common themes, but… [Read more...]
Travelling to 亚盘分析法 now counts as 亚盘分析法, rules European Court of Justice
Time employees spend travelling between 亚盘分析法 and home should legally count as 亚盘分析法ing time, according to the European Court of Justice.The highest court in Europe has ruled that 亚盘分析法ers who do not operate from a permanent 亚盘分析法place should be able to charge employers for the time taken to commute to 亚盘分析法, which they are currently not permitted to do. The controversial ruling will impact millions of 亚盘分析法ers and their employers. Most employees will be pleased with the ruling, as… [Read more...]
HMRC‘unwilling to give any steer’ on IR35 changes
The taxman is “unwilling to give any steer” on his approach to April’s IR35 changes to the very parties who will be liable and responsible for those changes, an agency body alleges.This current reticence by HMRCto provide the parties with the “real detail” on how the new rules will 亚盘分析法 makes it probable that it won’t be released until next year, says APSCo.The agency body reached this conclusion after it held a meeting with the Revenue’s policy officers Neil Chattell and Julie De… [Read more...]
97% of contractors much happier than employees, says new survey – find out why
Satisfaction levels amongst contractors are significantly higher than those of permanent employees, as more 亚盘分析法ers around the globe choose to make the leap into flexible 亚盘分析法ing.The findings in ‘Independent 亚盘分析法: choice, necessity and the gig economy’ – a study by McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) – show that 97% contractors are much happier than their permanent counterparts, recording greater satisfaction levels in almost every aspect of their 亚盘分析法.The report also shows that:Up to… [Read more...]
HMRClaunches new employment status unit
Recruiters have been urged to review their practices to ensure individuals are not being misclassified as self-employed.The warning comes from employment lawyers after it emerged HM Revenues&Customs is launching a specialist unit to investigate firms suspected of withholding employment protection from 亚盘分析法ers, by using agency staff or calling them self-employed.The move was confirmed last week in a letter from financial secretary to the Treasury, Jane Ellison, to Labour MP Frank… [Read more...]
£20,000 trainee GP offer to boost doctor recruitment
Dr Heidi Phillips said her profession faced "huge challenges" to hire and keep GPs.New cash incentives will be offered to doctors who train and 亚盘分析法 as GPs in Wales in a bid to tackle an issue with recruitment.Junior doctors will get £20,000, providing they stay for at least one year after completing their training.Those who train as GPs will also get a one-off payment of £2,000 to cover the cost of their final exams.It is part of a Welsh Government campaign to get doctors to… [Read more...]
World Teacher’s Day, are you celebrating?
We would love to hear what everyone is doing for World Teacher's Day, send in your stories for a chance to win a prize for the best teachers tales to us!*So how did World Teacher's Day transpire?World Teachers' Day, held annually on October 5 since 1994, commemorates teacher organisations worldwide. Its aim is to mobilise support for teachers and to ensure that the needs of future generations will continue to be met by teachers.According to UNESCO, World Teachers' Day represents a… [Read more...]
Are you ready for the National Minimum Wage changes?
Although the minimum wage for the 25's and over was changed in April when the National Living Wage came into play, there are a few changes for the 1st October for other age groups.Below are the new National Minimum Wage rates:£7.20 - the rate for 亚盘分析法ers aged 25 and over £6.95 - the 21-24 rate £5.55 - the 18-20 rate £4.00 - the 16-17 rate £3.40 - the Apprentice rateIf you are in doubt as to the agency rates for contract 亚盘分析法ers or minimum processing rates for our different… [Read more...]
Are you our classroom hero?
Why not send us a snap to show us or tell us what you love or once loved about your role as a teaching assistant to be in with a chance to feature on our website and win a free weeks’ worth of admin!WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER……#NATIONALTEACHINGASSISTANTDAY… [Read more...]