TfL reconsidering approach
So TfL sent out an update on Friday, as follows. Notably short on detail so doesn't provide much comfort but looks like they're spooked by the number of contractors jumping ship.
We wrote to you on 23 December outlining changes to HMRC legislation and asking you to work with your manager to choose options about how you are paid.
Since then, we have taken further advice from HMRC and we have reconsidered our approach.
As a result, we are revising the options available and the timescales for choosing and implementing each option.
We’re discussing the options available with managing directors, managers, business leads and resourcing teams with the expectation that they’ll be revised. We will contact your manager soon to confirm these options.
If you’ve already communicated your preferences to your manager, these have been noted. However, if you want to change them once you see the revised options you can do so.
Response date extended
We will advise your manager of the new response date by the end of January. The original deadline of Friday 20 January for a response has been removed.
Implementation date extended
We have also extended the date for changes to become effective. Changes must now be made by Friday 24 March for people paid through Hays and Friday 31 March for people paid through engineering agencies.
Key points
1. A decision is no longer required by Friday 20 January and changes do not need to be made by Friday 17 February.
2. You do not need to leave early. We have until Friday 24 March to implement the changes.
3. The NPL team will discuss options with your business area, review the cost implications and send a further email to your manager with instructions and next steps.
We recognise that there is a degree of uncertainty at this time and the decisions you have to make.
Your agency contact is there to support you. If you have questions or need clarification on any of this, please contact your agency.
So TfL sent out an update on Friday, as follows. Notably short on detail so doesn't provide much comfort but looks like they're spooked by the number of contractors jumping ship.
We wrote to you on 23 December outlining changes to HMRC legislation and asking you to work with your manager to choose options about how you are paid.
Since then, we have taken further advice from HMRC and we have reconsidered our approach.
As a result, we are revising the options available and the timescales for choosing and implementing each option.
We’re discussing the options available with managing directors, managers, business leads and resourcing teams with the expectation that they’ll be revised. We will contact your manager soon to confirm these options.
If you’ve already communicated your preferences to your manager, these have been noted. However, if you want to change them once you see the revised options you can do so.
Response date extended
We will advise your manager of the new response date by the end of January. The original deadline of Friday 20 January for a response has been removed.
Implementation date extended
We have also extended the date for changes to become effective. Changes must now be made by Friday 24 March for people paid through Hays and Friday 31 March for people paid through engineering agencies.
Key points
1. A decision is no longer required by Friday 20 January and changes do not need to be made by Friday 17 February.
2. You do not need to leave early. We have until Friday 24 March to implement the changes.
3. The NPL team will discuss options with your business area, review the cost implications and send a further email to your manager with instructions and next steps.
We recognise that there is a degree of uncertainty at this time and the decisions you have to make.
Your agency contact is there to support you. If you have questions or need clarification on any of this, please contact your agency.
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