So I think its finally dawned on IPSE's management

[eek]

I'm on the bench so, assuming the expense of a trip to London from the East Midlands would be reimbursed in full, it would be an easy way of making a few extra quid before Christmas

It's in Leeds not London - not surprising as they are based in Bridlington.

[GB9]

just recieved this from IPSE, they can feck right off!!

This shower of shiite are really getting my goat now....

Dear IPSE member

Invitation to a workshop on a new way to contract the services of freelance technicians
8TH December 1pm – 4pm
The Met Hotel, Leeds City Centre

Hudson Contract is looking for a handful of members to provide feedback on a new and different way to contract the service of freelance technicians.

The new process will address the issue of supervision, direction and control (SDC) which is one of the central factors in determining IR35 and also impacts on the ability to claim expenses.

Once the process confirms the absence of SDC, it will take full responsibility for that status, providing contractors and their clients much greater surety of their tax liabilities.

Hudson Contract, who are developing the model, has extensive experience of status issues, particularly in the construction industry. They have asked us to invite a small group of IPSE members to help refine the new concept.

IPSE members will be entitled to invoice for the IPSE standard half-day rate of £250, plus standard class travel expenses.

A sandwich lunch will be served at 1pm with the session starting at 1.30.

Please let me know if you are able to attend the session by replying to this email.

Kind regards

Adam


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I've said for years that IPSE and their predecessor are a complete waste of space. I also proposed an alternative group several years ago but got closed down pdq.

One statement they put out a while back said the Government wanted us to work in a different way. No, they want us to pay more tax.

Now look where we are. What a feckin' embarrassment.

[NickFitz]

It's in Leeds not London - not surprising as they are based in Bridlington.

Shows how closely I read it

Distances to both are about the same for me…

[SueEllen]

Shows how closely I read it

Distances to both are about the same for me…

Beer's cheaper in Leeds.

[eek]

Beer's cheaper in Leeds.

Brewery Tap is very nice and right by the station.

I tried to get the CUK Xmas do in Leeds when the counting house was messing us around. We probably should do that next year....

[SussexSeagull]

I've said for years that IPSE and their predecessor are a complete waste of space. I also proposed an alternative group several years ago but got closed down pdq.

One statement they put out a while back said the Government wanted us to work in a different way. No, they want us to pay more tax.

Now look where we are. What a feckin' embarrassment.

Must confess I do question the point of them. They sell themselves as having a seat at the decision making table but never seem to influence a decision.

[GB9]

Must confess I do question the point of them. They sell themselves as having a seat at the decision making table but never seem to influence a decision.

They are clueless.

As I mentioned, the Government doesn't want us to work differently, they want more tax. IPSE, self-appointed 'industry representatives' just don't seem to grasp this. QDOS do a better job and they are an insurance provider.

[SueEllen]

They are clueless.

As I mentioned, the Government doesn't want us to work differently, they want more tax. IPSE, self-appointed 'industry representatives' just don't seem to grasp this. QDOS do a better job and they are an insurance provider.

How about a freelancer limited company?

[SussexSeagull]

They are clueless.

As I mentioned, the Government doesn't want us to work differently, they want more tax. IPSE, self-appointed 'industry representatives' just don't seem to grasp this. QDOS do a better job and they are an insurance provider.

There problem to start with is they haven't got a large enough membership and legions of seat fillers don't know who they are and are oblivious to the oncoming storm.

Secondly, they have no real support from anyone but contractors as we are perceived as avoiding tax.

[WTFH]

8th December, travel paid.
I wonder if they would pay my travel to attend?