With National Freelancers Day putting the spotlight on Britain’s self-employed, experts have put forward a series of recommendations to protect the wellbeing of the country’s freelance workforce. more»
As Hermes loses its battle with a group of couriers fighting to be treated as regular workers, experts have urged policy makers to end the uncertainty in the gig economy. more»
HMRC has faced accusations of failing Britain’s self-employed workforce, as a new report reveals over 4m calls made to its tax helpline were left unanswered over the past year. more»
The implications of Brexit are far-reaching. Type “Brexit threat to...” in Google and you’ll find worries over the demand for cheddar cheese, pork pies and stilton, as well as talk of young coders shunning London. The creative sector may also be at risk. more»
Deliveroo is set to spend £10m to provide 35,000 riders with free accident insurance, claiming it wants to do more but is restricted under self-employed law. more»
Karen Holden, co-founder of A City Law Firm, helps employers understand IR35 rules with an overview of recent changes and a ten-step guide to protecting your firm from a breach in legislation. more»
The Check Employment Status for Tax tool (CEST) allows company bosses to check whether a worker should be classed as employed or self-employed, for tax purposes. more»
The government’s newly published Good Work plan has confirmed that self-employed people will no longer be subjected to NIC increases. more»
How many of us have truly considered what not being able to work through ill health or following an accident would mean for ourselves or our businesses? more»
Rates of remote working have been on the rise in recent years, mainly due to the many practical advantages it can offer to both employees and employers. more»
