Contractor resources
An essential resource for all contractors:
Below are links to both independent and government bodies containing information, advice and services relating to almost all aspects of employment such as discrimination, tax, IR35, claimable expenses, toxicology screening, arbitration and much more.
Carney Jones Ltd do not own, are not part of, nor are a subsidiary of the companies or bodies listed below.
Acas aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. They provide up-to-date information, independent advice, high quality training and work with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance.
The Commission for Racial Equality, Disability Rights Commission and Equal Opportunities Commission have merged.
All services provided by these bodies are now covered by the Equality and Human Rights Commission who aim to reduce inequality, eliminate discrimination, strengthen good relations between people, and promote and protect human rights.
For further information click here.
The Health and Safety Commission is responsible for health and safety regulation in Great Britain. The Health and Safety Executive and local government are the enforcing authorities who work in support of the Commission. Their mission is to protect people's health and safety by ensuring risks in the changing workplace are properly controlled.
For a comprehensive list of H&S publications and other information that may be relevant to your assignment click here.
Age Positive is a team working in the Department for Work and Pensions in Sheffield and London, responsible for strategy and policies to support people making decisions about working and retirement. The Age Positive campaign promotes the benefits of employing a mixed-age workforce that includes older and younger people. They encourage employers to make decisions about recruitment, training and retention that do not discriminate against someone because of their age. They use publications, research, press, events and awards initiatives to get the message across - and to help employers comply with new legislation to outlaw age discrimination in employment.
For further information click here.
Directgov websitecontains a comprehensive list of information and advice relating to almost all aspects of employment. It also contains contacts and links for numerous bodies providing help and guidance.
If you have a question relating to employment a good starting point is to click here.
The Intermediaries legislation was introduced on 6th April 2000. It was first proposed by the Chancellor in the 1999 Budget and details were given in the Budget press release numbered IR35. Following extensive consultation, revised proposals were announced in a new press release dated 23 September 1999. However, the legislation is now commonly referred to as ‘IR35’.
The aim of the legislation is to eliminate the avoidance of tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) through the use of intermediaries, such as service companies or partnerships, in circumstances where an individual worker would otherwise -
- For tax purposes, be regarded as an employee of the client; and
- For NICs purposes, be regarded as employed in employed earner’s employment by the client.
Know your status; click here for full information.
For another comprehensive list of advice ranging from completing your tax returns to international trade click here.
For a comprehensive list of expenses you are eligible to claim click here.
(published by the DTI)
For an explanation of how holiday entitlement is calculated click here.
(published by ACAS)
Drug testing
Independent information on drugs testing and your rights can be found here.
