Tax seminar with HMRC on MSC rules and more
This seminar on 14th July in London will take place in conjunction with HMRC to explain the managed service company (MSC) rules, why hirers and employment businesses could be liable for unpaid levels of PAYE and NICs, and the steps to take to avoid that risk.
MSC risk for businesses referring to umbrellas – live issue
It has recently been widely reported that HMRC is pursuing numerous contractors serviced by the accountancy group Churchill Knight. See for example ‘Shock tax bills
Ending employment – fast track process
The recent action of P&O, in dismissing hundreds of employees apparently without notice or consultation, has hit the headlines and caused much consternation including at government level.
HMRC and Lawspeed recommendations on working with umbrella companies
Umbrella companies often play a key part in recruitment supply chains. Working with a non-compliant umbrella, as highlighted by the recent government call for evidence concerning the umbrella company market can expose a recruitment business to significant risk.
Are your PAYE Terms up to date?
In April 2020, a key change was introduced affecting employment businesses supplying PAYE temps, which, due to the timing, in the midst of the first lockdown and introduction of furlough, may have slipped under the radar of many. However, it is important to check your compliance and take any required actions.
Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday – worker rights
The Government has announced an extra bank holiday on Friday 3rd June in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee. In addition, the traditional late May bank holiday is being moved to Thursday 2nd June, providing for a four-day holiday weekend. What do businesses need
How to engage a contractor without IR35 risk
How to engage a contractor without IR35 risk
One year on from the last controversial IR35 rule changes, Lawspeed announces webinar
April increases – are you ready?
April 2022 will see an increase in the National Minimum Wage (‘NMW’) combined with an increase in employers’ National Insurance contributions (‘NICs’), these changes will have an impact on engagement and supply chain costs.
Provision of PPE to agency workers – new regulations
From 6th April 2022, regulations relating to the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (‘PPE’) will be extended to cover workers as well as employees, placing responsibility on agencies for ensuring that appropriate PPE is provided to workers free of charge.
Engaging sole traders – an IR35 workaround or just another pitfall for recruiters?
Following, the introduction of the off-payroll rules (IR35) in 2021 Lawspeed advisers have seen an increase in queries relating to the engagement of contractors as self-employed sole traders, as an alternative to personal service company (PSC) engagements.