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‘Pro Contractor’ status proposed by Professional Passport could remove IR35 threat

Professional Passport’s Crawford Temple tells ContractorCalculator how contractors will benefit from the proposed new Professional Contractor status.

Today. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 | IR35

Paying your contractor – timesheets, invoices and payment

Unless clients sign timesheets and process invoices promptly, contractors don’t get paid. This can delay project delivery and lead to legal action.

Yesterday. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 | Hiring Contractors

ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief

News this week confirms contractors don’t qualify for employment rights; demand for IT contractors will soar; property prices improve; and more.

Last week. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 | Other

Common mistakes when writing a CV

A bad CV will prevent you from getting the interview even if you are the best person for the role. Here we explain the common mistakes people make on CVs.

Last week. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 | CV Writing

Contractor ‘employment’ status clarified as Tilson ruling is overturned on appeal

Last year’s ruling granting contractor Andrew Tilson employment rights has been overturned, but with little impact on contractors’ IR35 cases.

Last week. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 | IR35

Contractor umbrella company and agency ratings to view on umbrelladetective.com

Last week: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 | Other

ContractorCalculator Market Report February 2010

Last week: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 | Market Stats

IT contractors are first to admit: public sector IT is profitable, but results poor

Last week: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 | Dave's Blog

Contractor doctor: how can I deal with staff who keep asking me for expert advice?

Two weeks ago: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief

Two weeks ago: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 | Other

Thousands of contractors face backdated tax bills as BN66 case is lost in High Court

Two weeks ago: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 | Tax Issues

‘Pro Contractor’ status proposed by Professional Passport could remove IR35 threat

Professional Passport’s Crawford Temple tells ContractorCalculator how contractors will benefit from the proposed new Professional Contractor status.

Today. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 | IR35

ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief

News this week confirms contractors don’t qualify for employment rights; demand for IT contractors will soar; property prices improve; and more.

Last week. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 | Other

Contractor ‘employment’ status clarified as Tilson ruling is overturned on appeal

Last year’s ruling granting contractor Andrew Tilson employment rights has been overturned, but with little impact on contractors’ IR35 cases.

Last week. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 | IR35

Contractor umbrella company and agency ratings to view on umbrelladetective.com

Contractors can now choose the umbrella companies and recruitment agencies that suit them best using live online ratings and agency supplier lists.

Last week. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 | Other

ContractorCalculator Market Report February 2010

The outlook for contractors is encouraging – the UK has emerged from recession and firms are showing improved optimism and growth.

Last week. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 | Market Stats

Thousands of contractors face backdated tax bills as BN66 case is lost in High Court

Two weeks ago: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 | Tax Issues

ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief

Two weeks ago: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 | Other

What does the Agency Workers Directive mean for contractors?

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ContractorCalculator: Contracting news in brief

Three Weeks ago: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 | Other

Contractors’ cause to climb up political and economic agenda in 2010, promises PCG

Three Weeks ago: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 | Other

Contractors can win work and help clients out of recession through knowledge transfer

Three Weeks ago: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 | Job Search

Contractor doctor: how can I deal with staff who keep asking me for expert advice?

Sometimes clients expect you to train their staff as part of your contract. If you had never agreed to this then you don't have to - but you could turn it into an opportunity.

Two weeks ago. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: My client was taken over – can the agency change my contract?

Mergers and acquisitions resulting in clients changing ownership are commonplace, potentially meaning early terminations or renegotiations.

Last November. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: How do I work out my NICs when I leave my job to be a contractor?

Many employees are choosing contracting as an alternative career choice and want to keep their NICs in order. Phil Richards of BFCA explains how.

Last October. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: How can I convince my agent to cut their margin and pay me more?

The vast majority of agencies negotiate fair deals, but what can a contractor do if they suspect their agent is taking too high a margin?

Last October. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: Can I renegotiate a poor rate mid-way through the contract?

Contractors can ask for higher rates during a contract, but prospects of success depend on their negotiating position says Roger Sinclair of Egos.

Last October. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: Can my agency refuse to pay an approved and signed timesheet?

Last September: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: Can clients cancel confirmed shifts without notice & compensation?

Last September: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: Can I claim Statutory Maternity Pay from a contractor ltd company?

Last September: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: Should a self-employed contractor get holiday pay?

Last August: Wed, 05 Aug 2009 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor doctor: can my agent lock me into a low rate?

Last August: Mon, 03 Aug 2009 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Contractor Doctor: Are restrictive covenants enforceable on overseas contracts?

Last June: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 | Contractor Doctor Q+A

Paying your contractor – timesheets, invoices and payment

Unless clients sign timesheets and process invoices promptly, contractors don’t get paid. This can delay project delivery and lead to legal action.

Yesterday. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 | Hiring Contractors

Common mistakes when writing a CV

A bad CV will prevent you from getting the interview even if you are the best person for the role. Here we explain the common mistakes people make on CVs.

Last week. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 | CV Writing

Contractor doctor: how can I deal with staff who keep asking me for expert advice?

Sometimes clients expect you to train their staff as part of your contract. If you had never agreed to this then you don't have to - but you could turn it into an opportunity.

Two weeks ago. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 | Contractor Doctor Q+A