What does it all mean? It can be confusing as a contractor starting out when you hear so many acronyms mentioned by both your agency
How do I request holidays as an Umbrella Employee? As an employee of Clarity Contractors you are entitled to annual holidays just like any other
New Tax Changes The new tax year has begun, and necessary changes have been made by HMRC and the Government that will affect most people
April 6th and IR35 is here. Your agency has told you, you fall inside of IR35 and you now need to use an umbrella company. But
You’ve been asked to use an umbrella company, but one aspect that can be confusing is how an umbrella company calculates the salary payment you
Can my recruitment agency dictate what umbrella company I use? As IR35 approaches more contractors are seeking the services of umbrella companies throughout the
No penalties for incorrect IR35 determinations The UK Government has announced that will waive penalties relating to incorrect IR35 determinations for 12 months from
IR35 reform for the private sector is less than a month away and, as we draw closer, more and more scrutiny is being placed upon
What is AWR? AWR stands for Agency Workers Regulations (2010) and is a legislation designed specifically to protect agency workers from any discrimination in favour
Amid the turmoil of the pandemic, on the 6th April 2020, the UK government introduced the Key Information Document (KID) as a part of their
One of the most frequently asked questions that we receive is in relation to reclaiming expenses as a contractor working through our umbrella services –
Working Time Regulations – Know the Facts… Being a contractor can mean many things; perhaps you’re working as a freelancer, operating through your own company,
I’m on furlough – can I get another job in the meantime? On the 20th March 2020, many businesses were forced to close their
We at CC like many organisations in this past year have had to react quickly to changes including implementing and adapt to remote working practices.
After 4 + years of negotiation, December 31st 2020 saw the UK leave the European Union. Plenty of businesses have had to adopt new practices, increase
In Demand – Has lockdown inspired new reasons to hire talented IT contractors? Over the past few months businesses have faced adapt or survive
With increased pressures in working life, it is no great surprise that Mental Health is now the number one reason for staff absence from the
You’ve made the decision to start contracting and have secured your first assignment, what options are available to you now? The more traditional choices would
As yet another national lockdown has eased the newly found freedom has yet again inspired the travel bug within many of us. Summer is traditionally
Remember when you were younger and people often asked, what do you want to be when you grow up? What was your response? Astronaut? Movie
You’ve applied for your dream job and received the news that you’ve been granted that all-important interview. Due to the current climate, it is more
The UK’s contractors have faced some trials and tribulations of late – and they don’t seem to be out of the woods yet. As the
Understandably, there is a high degree of procrastination and reluctance to initiate new ventures within UK businesses at the moment. “We’re seeing how things will
The Government will continue to support the self-employed under new measures announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Sept 24th, 2020. The extension to the Coronavirus Self
As a contractor, it is imperative to have an understanding and awareness of IR35 and how it’s determined to ensure that you are paying the
We like to keep things simple at Clarity Contractors. Our primary purpose is to ensure you’re paid – on time, and accurately.