Staying in the same public sector contract after April 2017

[LondonManc]

Is it a straight acceptance that a tax hit of (say) 20pc means rates will go up by 20pc, or does it look like they will go down the consultant route instead?

Realistically, if I'm on a 500/day outside gig, I'd want 900/day inside to be at a consultant's beck and call. Or 800/day and they pick up travel and accommodation expenses.

[youngguy]

Realistically, if I'm on a 500/day outside gig, I'd want 900/day inside to be at a consultant's beck and call. Or 800/day and they pick up travel and accommodation expenses.

I'm just wondering whether the clients now realise - and accept - what we have known for some time. We will work under the new conditions but it will cost infinitely more.

Ironically working inside (for the right one price) is much easier for us. Potentially no need for insurances, no worry etc

[LondonManc]

I'm just wondering whether the clients now realise - and accept - what we have known for some time. We will work under the new conditions but it will cost infinitely more.

Ironically working inside (for the right one price) is much easier for us. Potentially no need for insurances, no worry etc

Correct. You'd save £100-£150 a month on accountancy and insurance fees on top of the lack of hassle. Is it too optimistic to think that the PS are doing this to push rates up to make PAYE/NI figures, etc look better through higher rates? Probably.

[Andy Hallett]

Is it a straight acceptance that a tax hit of (say) 20pc means rates will go up by 20pc, or does it look like they will go down the consultant route instead?

I think many are still at the 'shock' stage. No real information or plans coming out.

[BoredBloke]

I read somewhere that Tfl were one of the bodies insisting that contractors use the brolly route. So high employee tax rates, no T&S expenses and none of the employee benefits. Hope they have a lot of tulipty sticks available as they are going to be beating applicants off for that!!

[youngguy]

Correct. You'd save £100-£150 a month on accountancy and insurance fees on top of the lack of hassle. Is it too optimistic to think that the PS are doing this to push rates up to make PAYE/NI figures, etc look better through higher rates? Probably.

Ha, that suggests they thought it through, not something I have ever seen from gov

[LondonManc]

Ha, that suggests they thought it through, not something I have ever seen from gov

I think we'll strike that one down to happy coincidence then.

[SussexSeagull]

Had an agent who has put me forward for a (private sector) contract having a half hearted attempt to sell the UK Hydrographic office to me. Appalling rate and would have to be under PAYE. Other than that fine.

Sounds like they will take on anyone who vaguely fits the job description now.

[LondonManc]

Had an agent who has put me forward for a (private sector) contract having a half hearted attempt to sell the UK Hydrographic office to me. Appalling rate and would have to be under PAYE. Other than that fine.

Sounds like they will take on anyone who vaguely fits the job description now.

Time for suity and Wilmslow to go PS then.

[northernladuk]

Time for suity and Wilmslow to go PS then.

And PC who will just do whatever he's told. Weeks notice period at my last place so no worries on that front.