Worker Rights and Good Practice (Surviving Uber)
Worker Rights and Good Practice (Surviving Uber) THE STATUS QUO? When Messrs Farrer and Asleem were successful in their tribunal many thought that was the end of the matter. Uber appealed the tribunal decision, which was dismissed. The appeal was then dismissed at the Court of Appeal, and most recently at the highest […]
Uber’s Supreme Court Decision
Uber’s Supreme Court Decision Uber has filled the headlines for half a decade, becoming the embodiment of everything good, bad, and ugly about the gig economy. A quick background… In 2016 two Uber drivers, James Farrar and Yaseen Asleem, on behalf of a group of twenty or so drivers, took the unusual steps […]
Fourth SEISS grant announced
Fourth SEISS grant announced At the Budget it was confirmed that the fourth SEISS grant will be set at 80% of 3 months’ average trading profits, paid out in a single instalment, capped at £7,500. The fourth grant will take into account 2019 to 2020 tax returns and will be open to those who became […]
2021 Budget Summary
2021 Budget Summary There were no rises in income tax, national insurance or VAT announced. Though the personal income tax allowance and higher-rate threshold will be frozen this year. Below we have summarised some of the key announcements. SEISS Grants The Self-Employed Income Support Scheme has been extended with grants to cover February to April. […]
A brief view on reading The Uber Judgement. A call to Main Contractors engaging the self-employed.
A brief view on reading The Uber Judgement. A call to Main Contractors engaging the self-employed. If I can be allowed to abuse a quote the Hitch hikers guide…. DONT PANIC…………. Yet. This missive is not going to be a detailed treatise of the judgement, although be warned, I am working on it with […]
The Oncoming Storm. How the construction industry must prepare for IR35
The Oncoming Storm. How the construction industry must prepare for IR35 As we slowly and painfully extricate ourselves from lockdown and look at the world around us. Many of our hopes and dreams have been delayed. Unfortunately, there are still some things that irrevocably moving forward despite this. As I write all available information suggests […]
What is IR35? and What is its impact on Private Hire?
What is IR35? and What is its impact on Private Hire? What is IR35? and What is its impact on Private Hire? Normally a subject which is only really relevant to larger operators and their sub-contractors, this will impact itself in on those of you who are also micro businesses, limited companies or do […]
The Eazitax emergency blog
Let’s start with the fact that as we go to press the COVID-19 virus is just really taking hold in the UK and a lockdown is underway. So, we can’t avoid talking about it because from a business perspective, over and above the human tragedy, the main thing I have been dealing with is the […]
