contractors
RSS contractorsIR35 is driving a brain drain contractors claim
News I don't know where the government are getting their figures from but I personally know of some 50 ex-pat contractors working out here who came because of IR35," he said. Ecommerce minister Patricia Hewitt's comments on IR35 this week have got a few... [31 May 2001]
Information Security: Improving Oversight of Access to Federal Systems and Data by Contractors Can Reduce Risk
White Paper To assist in providing these important services, the federal government relies extensively on contractors to provide IT services and systems. In addition to contractors that provide systems and services to the federal government, other... [30 Aug 2005]
E-minister angers contractors over IR35
News But the Professional Contractors Group (PCG) has rejected this and slammed the 'uncertainty' that the majority of UK contractors feel. However, they welcomed Hewitt's words as an indication that the Inland Revenue will be taking a 'more clear and... [14 May 2001]
Public sector left behind as banks hoover up contractors
News The public sector now hires 20.5 per cent of all IT contractors - the same percentage as six months ago - while the percentage of IT temps in the financial sector has risen from 19.9 per cent six months ago to its current 21.2 per cent. [24 Jan 2005]
IR35: Contractors take the tax man to court
News IR35, introduced on 6 April 2000, is supposed to close a loop hole used by IT contractors setting up limited companies to avoid paying full levels of tax and National Insurance contributions. He said: "The big problem about IR35 is that it fails to... [13 Mar 2001]
Do IT contractors work hard for their money?
Comment The categories to focus on here are A and C, groups who will be referred to here as Happy Permies and Happy Contractors. Reflecting the greater flexibility of the contracting lifestyle - though some will argue reflecting fewer contracts available... [21 Mar 2002]
Personal Identity Verification (PIV) for Federal Employees and Contractors: Public Draft
White Paper This standard specifies architecture and technical requirements for a common identification standard for Federal employees and contractors. The standard addresses several problems requiring reliable and cost effective solutions in personal... [04 Jan 2005]
Boom in demand for IT contractors
News A report published this week has shown an increase in demand for IT contractors. The rate is the highest paid to contractors this year, exceeding January's previous high of £27.56. Staff shortages are compounded by contractors themselves taking... [29 Jun 2005]
Life looking good for IT contractors
Comment IT contractors believe they'll make more money this year than last as demand for their skills grows, according to new research. Just over three-quarters of IT contractors expect their earnings to increase in the next 12 months, compared with half... [12 May 2005]
Boom in demand for IT contractors
News A report published this week has shown an increase in demand for IT contractors. The rate is the highest paid to contractors this year, exceeding January's previous high of £27.56. Staff shortages are compounded by contractors themselves taking... [30 Jun 2005]
Pay hike on the cards for contractors?
News More than half of the UK's IT contractors expect a pay rise of at least 10 per cent in 2007, research reveals. Despite these expectations, nine per cent of contractors surveyed anticipate the IT contractor market will shrink in 2007 and half think... [22 Jan 2007]
Young America Connects Contractors, Employees With Portal
White Paper Young America Corporation wanted to communicate with its home-based contractors in a less costly and more timely manner, increase use of its PeopleSoft applications among corporate employees and contractors, and provide a common gateway to all... [05 Oct 2007]
Scottish bank to pay £100m for Spring contractors
News The UK's largest IT recruitment specialist is to use its national network to provide the bank, rumoured to be the Royal Bank of Scotland, with IT contractors for its extensive network of subsidiaries. [05 Feb 2004]
IT contractors head overseas to escape UK government
News Despite government claims that the UK is the best place to work, contractors appear unconvinced with many looking overseas and others looking to full-time positions to escape heavy taxation and unfavourable conditions. [29 Mar 2004]
Web mortgage company favours IT contractors
News Internet mortgage company, Charcolonline, has launched a service specifically designed for IT contractors. It features more than 200 mortgage deals targeting IT contractors - who despite their high earning potential have traditionally found it... [13 Apr 2000]
