What the Autumn Statement means for the self-employed
IPSE's Policy Team reviews how the measures announced at the Autumn Statement could impact the self-employed.
- 23 Nov 2023
- 8 articles
- Joshua Toovey
The Status Determination Statement (SDS): What it is, who writes it and when you should receive one
IPSE's Joshua Toovey outlines what the Status Determination Statement (SDS) is, who is responsible for issuing one and when you, the contractor, should expect to receive one.
- 16 Nov 2023
Is the UK’s self-employed population set for an influx of employees?
IPSE's Joshua Toovey outlines how new research by IPSE and Workwell indicates a growing desire of employees to become self-employed and reviews what the Chancellor should do to embrace this cohort.
- 16 Nov 2023
When is my client exempt from the off-payroll working rules?
IPSE's Joshua Toovey reviews when a client is subject to the small business or wholly overseas exemptions from off-payroll working rules (IR35).
- 1 Nov 2023
Can I challenge my client’s IR35 status determination?
IPSE's Joshua Toovey reviews whether a client's determination that your contract is 'inside IR35' is always the final word on the matter.
- 18 Oct 2023
Tensions at the Conservative Party Conference will do nothing to endear the self-employed
IPSE's Joshua Toovey reviews the key events of the Conservative Party Conference amidst growing tensions within the party and argues why it will likely do nothing to endear the self-employed.
- 5 Oct 2023
Could a ban on zero-hours contracts backfire?
IPSE's Joshua Toovey reviews Labour's pledge to ban zero-hours contracts within 100 days of a new Labour government and argues that it could have unintended implications for the flexible workforce.
- 14 Sep 2023
How IR35 could be impacted by Labour’s plan for a single ‘worker’ status
IPSE's Joshua Toovey reviews how the Labour Party's plan for a single 'worker' status could remove the need for IR35 case law altogether.
- 24 Aug 2023