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They once worked in silos but for contractors today, ‘covid-secure’ cannot be a one-person project.

If the employer obliges, one early covid victim will be both furloughed and freelance.

When saying ‘no’ is feasible, contractually, but inviting of unknowns, risk, and repercussions.

And will do well into the future. But thanks to the housing market’s official reopening, the diagnosis could be a lot worse.

Unclear rules don’t make the consequences any less stiff if PSCs shirk the loans’ terms.

Small company? Contracted-out service? Up against those who hold all the cards, you may not be recognised as either.

It may be the ‘hot coals’ for one PSC’s tax adviser but to use CJRS, the rest of his team might need embracing warmly.

A PSC with an eye on lockdown lifting must also watch two other issues to freelance from Madrid.

Fancy using your own redundancy cash to fund your PSC’s winding-up? No, we didn’t think so -- yet offers abound.

Reasonable care is the key to unlocking if your determination was compliant. If it wasn’t, options are limited.

For a soon-to-be contractor, it’s less of a problem than he thinks but for the UK engager, beware IR35.

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

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

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

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