A draft government paper leaked to The Guardian newspaper set out options that the government might be considering when designing the new immigration system that will come into force after the UK leaves the EU in 2019. Commenting on the importance of a new immigration system that is based on evidence and that meets business needs, REC chief executive Kevin Green says:“The UK’s flexible labour market is of huge benefit to our economy and any changes that result in severe reductions in … [Read more...]
Are IR35 Enquiries on the up?
The controversy created by the introduction of the public sector rules in April this year, could have understandably led many to believe that IR35 enquiries in the private sector had taken a bit of a back seat. This however seems not to be the case at all, and Qdos Contractor have been notified of a number of new IR35 enquiries over the last few weeks.It’s important to remember that contractors who work in the private sector are unaffected by the changes to IR35 within the public sector and … [Read more...]
National Payroll Week
This week (4-8 September) has been National Payroll Week, putting the spotlight on the payroll profession and those working within it.Across the country, payroll staff ensure that millions of people are paid the right amount at the right time on every pay day. It's a profession that requires numerous complex processes to perform perfectly every time, in line with all the latest legislation relating to taxation, employment and data protection.Here at ePayMe, as one of the UK's … [Read more...]
ePayMe shortlisted for payroll provider award at ‘The Rewards 2017’
We are delighted to announce that ePayMe has been shortlisted for the Specialist Payroll & HR Provider Team Award at The Rewards 2017, an awards ceremony organised by Reward Strategy magazine. The winners will be announced at the Rewards Gala dinner, which is being held at the London Hilton Bankside on 2 November.Details of the event, including the full list of this year’s finalists, can be found at The Rewards 2017 website. Look out for updates on our blog, Facebook, Twitter or … [Read more...]
An action-packed weekend coming up for ePayMe-supported riders
It’s been an eventful summer of motorbike racing for all the talented riders ePayMe supports, and the excitement continues this weekend with events in the UK and Italy.Special mention should go to Joe Morphett, who emphatically clinched the MRO Powerbike Championship on his ePayMe Yamaha at Brand’s Hatch on the August Bank Holiday weekend by winning all three of his races. This weekend sees Joe competing at Silverstone as a wildcard entry in the Pirelli National Superstock 1000.Read more … [Read more...]
Why private sector IR35 reform isn’t inevitable
Two pointers in an otherwise largely acceptable viewpoint piece on ContractorUK last week stuck in my craw, writes ex-tax inspector Carolyn Walsh, managing director of Andraste Accounting and CWC Solutions.And this happened not because my money’s on the public sector’s off-payroll rules not being extended to the private sector, which the piece bets that it will be.The first of the two pointers is rhetorical: “Given that HMRC most likely consider public sector reform a success so far, why … [Read more...]
Decimation in Public Sector: survey reveals severe impact of IR35 changes
A survey from ContractorCalculator has found 76 per cent of public sector departments have lost highly skilled contractors while 71 per cent of projects have been delayed or cancelled. ContractorCalculator says the public sector has been decimated following the controversial IR35 tax reforms that came into effect earlier this year. The company’s survey comes just four months after the implementation of the IR35 changes.Other findings include:27 per cent of public sector contractors left … [Read more...]
IR35 tax reform causes mass exodus of public sector contractors
April’s IR35 tax reform is causing a mass exodus of public sector contractor talent and delays to projects agencies are recruiting for, according to research from contracting site ContractorCalculator.The findings of their survey of 1,500 contractors, released this morning, reveals 76% of public sector departments have lost top talent due to the reforms, with the talent drain causing 71% of projects to be delayed or cancelled.The research, which follows on from anecdotal evidence that … [Read more...]
30 hours free childcare: What you need to know
Childcare can be a significant financial burden for parents with costs adding up to thousands per year.To address the issue, the government is doubling free child care for three and four-year-olds in England from 15 hours to 30 hours from September 1.The 30 hour funding will be available to parents who work at least 16 hours and earn less than £100,000.They can claim it for the term after their child's 3rd birthday.It will usually available for 38 weeks of the year (term-time) … [Read more...]
Umbrella working offers better rates of pay, says FCSA
Umbrella working is being adopted by an increasing number of high-end professionals in a diverse range of occupations, according to research by the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA).Key findings from the study, which compares umbrella working in 2015 with 2017, show that the average assignment rate has risen significantly over the last two years, with 73% of umbrella workers earning £15 per hour or more, compared to 53% earning the same rate in 2015.The average length … [Read more...]