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The ‘bank of last resort’ is very much open for business. Talk to its manager early to secure the terms you want.

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14th May, 2020 | Money

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Davinia Douglass
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Banned from an employee service despite being deemed an employee? That’s the confusing (lawful) reality.

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13th May, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

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Carla Roberts
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Legal action against your supplier is more likely, even if it is a bank which stopped your money.

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12th May, 2020 | Guide to Contracts

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Komal Shemar
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Commuting a long distance, and back again for a long weekend, is likely to be acceptable, even if it does look foolish.

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7th May, 2020 | Coronavirus

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Brabners
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Budget not covid stopped an ex-PSC’s project, so it’s up to his umbrella to provide coverage.

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6th May, 2020 | Coronavirus

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Rebecca Seeley Harris
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All but essential travel abroad is advised against, as it’ll have hidden and significant costs.

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5th May, 2020 | Contracting Overseas

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Kevin Austin
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How to ace your virtual job interview as a contractor: Wear Y-fronts (and other top tips).

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4th May, 2020 | Guide To Interviews

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Matt Craven
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When umbrellas are in and PSCs are out, popular myths like to fill the vacuum.

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WTT Consulting
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A contractor’s spouse has got more chance with her old employer than her new one.

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30th April, 2020 | Coronavirus

Author
Claire Brook
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Explored: the pros and cons for those contractors who want closure, or just calculations.

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29th April, 2020 | Money

Author
Nathan Ross-Sercombe
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The government has been generous, but not to everyone, and especially not to umbrella contractors.

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28th April, 2020 | Coronavirus

Author
Ryan Barnett
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Nothing in the legislation for the CJRS forces umbrellas to cover their workers.

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28th April, 2020 | Coronavirus

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Meredith McCammond
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A first-class probe that echoes 20 years of complaints. But there’s new concerns, covid-19 and creeping uncertainty.

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27th April, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

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Kate Cottrell
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‘Caught-PSCs are only employed for the purposes of tax, which you may be having overly deducted.’

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23rd April, 2020 | Private Sector IR35 Reform

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Adrian Marlowe
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Make like Rocky, not Bob, if you want to survive n’ thrive through the coronavirus outbreak.

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22nd April, 2020 | Coronavirus

Author
Matt Craven