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Newsletter 470: Concern about impact of Uber decision on freelancers

by Newsletter Editor at 10:20 01/11/16 ( Shout99 Newsletter)

A recent decision by an Employment Tribunal has raised concerns that the distinction between vulnerable self-employed workers and independent, professional freelancers will again be blurred.

The ruling found in favour of drivers engaged on a self-employment basis with Uber, an online taxi service. The company has argued that its drivers were not employees but self-employed contractors. They will now be entitled to employment rights, such as holiday pay, rest breaks and the National Minimum Wage. However, freelancers and their representative groups were guarded that this decision to protect perceived vulnerable workers should not extend to cover the independent, professional freelancer. Uber decision must not blur role of professional freelancers *************** News in Shout99 *************** Freelancers: 'Brexit uncertainty remains a concern' IR35 under spotlight as BBC presenters targeted Welcome for Government review of employment legislation Agents express frustration with HMRC's IR35 reforms Tax experts call for better rules on penalising 'enablers' Recruitment trade body slams ITV report on supply teachers Calls for Government policy change on agency tax and employment relations Attracting new customers is biggest worry for small business owners Cautious welcome for Labour leader's views on self-employed Creative freelancers losing over £5k a year due to unpaid work Contracting opportunities dip - but finance sector remains buoyant Treasury Committee’s warning on Making Tax Digital must be heeded Small businesses chalk up strong growth but lack Government support Engineering contractors earning more than double employees ******************************** Advertisement - Qdos Contractor ******************************** Advertisement Qdos Contractor offers a wide range of insurance products and support for freelancers and contractors to assist in running their businesses. Qdos Contractor ************ Also in Shout99 ************ Ask An Expert, our expert panel answers questions from freelancers, including travel rules; and travel and subsistence.. Letters from Freelancers opens up discussions on a number of subjects of interest to freelancers, including advice on IR35. The Clubhouse is an area for 'off-topic' discussions. ******** Twitter ******** For the twitters and tweeters among our readers, you can follow Shout99's headline news on Twitter. ************************ Shout99 - Newsletter ************************ Please forward this newsletter to any other freelancer or small businesses who may be interested in news and information related to running a small business. You can subscribe to receive your own free copy of this newsletter on the home page of Shout99. Susie Hughes, Editor Newsletter 470 Shout99 - the network for freelancers Tweet

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