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That time of year again - IPSE+ or QDOS
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Originally posted by Spoiler View PostNot sure I've seen much output from IPSE as a cause worth supporting.Blog? What blog...?Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostWouldn't they insist on a review first before they insure it so they (and you) don't get lumped with a dodgy one. I've a feeling in a post somewhere someone said they would insure without a review which kinda got my goat at the time.
The TLC35 policy is not offered based on (or in any way reliant on) your written contractLast edited by Spoiler; 30 July 2018, 15:56.Comment
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Originally posted by malvolio View PostWell, possibly, their stuff has mostly been behind the scenes of late, sadly. However I'm damned certain I've seen nothing from QDOS over the years so if it's representation that makes the difference...
The appearance (to me) is that IPSE talk a lot, but with minimal results, and are largely ignored by government, etc.Comment
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Originally posted by Spoiler View Post
Following a claim under ‘Section 7. Status Enquiry’, the insurer shall indemnify the policyholder under the terms of ‘Section 9. Status
Enquiry Taxes and Interest’ and ‘Section 10. Status Enquiry Penalties’ provided that during the period under enquiry the following
statement of working practices can be agreed:
• The policyholder is able to exercise a Right of Substitution.
• The policyholder has autonomy over their method of work and is not subject to the same level of supervision or control as their
clients’ employees.
• The policyholder is not aware of any discrepancies between their contract with an agency and the agency’s contract with the end
client.
• The policyholder has not been employed directly by any of their clients in the 12 months prior to commencing work under a
contract for services.
If the policyholder is unable to agree the above statements in respect of work carried out during the period under enquiry, no cover
under ‘Section 9. Status Enquiry Taxes and Interest’ and ‘Section 10. Status Enquiry Penalties’ shall be provided unless otherwise
agreed in writing.Comment
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Originally posted by Spoiler View PostNot sure I've seen QDOS promoting themselves as "Representing, protecting and supporting the self-employed".
The appearance (to me) is that IPSE talk a lot, but with minimal results, and are largely ignored by government, etc.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostThe same can be said for many organisations unless you are either involved or very close to them. Having a casual interest isn't enough to be able to see how much work and effort goes in.Comment
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Have you tried these guys?
What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Originally posted by Spoiler View PostNot sure I've seen QDOS promoting themselves as "Representing, protecting and supporting the self-employed".
The appearance (to me) is that IPSE talk a lot, but with minimal results, and are largely ignored by government, etc.
That is a failing of our democratic process and too many career politicians disinterested in representing people ahead of their own personal agenda, not a failing of the poor sods - not just IPSE but ICAEW, REC, CIOT and half a dozen others - trying to get the message across.Blog? What blog...?Comment
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This one again
Obviously there have been numerous threads like this over the years and it's always difficult because the organisations are not really comparable.
On a very basic level IPSE are a trade association who provide insurance/representation, through a third party, as part of their membership. Qdos are a tax consultancy and, latterly, an insurance broker.
We are not in a position to lobby government and IPSE are not in a position to directly defend their members. Both of us serve an important - but different - purpose.
I think if you're looking to compare the two the important question is what you're looking for in the first place - not just in terms of the initial product but also its practical application. And I'm in no way saying one is better than the other by that (I think we're largely complimentary but with some crossovers); it's just important that people make an informed decision.
Happy to answer any specific questions anyone has.
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