Reply to: away day

[Ketchup]

Billable ? "Why I'd be delighted" : "No, for I dislike you all, permie scum";

FTFY

[MyUserName]

Billable==true ? "Why I'd be delighted" : "No, for I dislike you all, permie scum";

FTFY

[Gentile]

This seems too cautious. The chance of being audited is low. Assuming its billable, I would attend, I would not claim for the costs and if hector asked I'd say I wasn't there. I would buy a few rounds too. It's a good chance to get some info and make some pals

Yes, and that's going to look good when Hector asks ClientCo if you were there, and they say "yes" because they've no reason to lie for you. Or did you imagine Hector just takes people's word for what they say they were doing? Still, if you want to risk it it's up to you; I wouldn't.

[Mich the Tester]

Or clearly you were a disguised employee.

Sounds like an idea for a fancy dress party.

I don´t think I could bear wearing a polyester shirt though.

[Gentile]

If I attended, it clearly wasn't an employee-only event.

Or clearly you were a disguised employee.

[NotAllThere]

Most contractors are wise to this one. "Did you attend any employee-only events such as the Christmas Party?" is the first question Hector will ask should he come calling. And your answer to that question does matter. ...

If I attended, it clearly wasn't an employee-only event.

[jonbon]

Wow!! Many thanks for all your views!! Much appreciated. I think i'm gonna take the cautious approach and decline politely. Altho i do know some coworkers might think i'm doing it for money as they will not know about IR35 and all, but better to be safe than sry ltrs!!

Thx once again all! Long live contracting!

Cheerio

Jon

[BrilloPad]

And also, what does Fixed That For You mean?

FTFY

[aussielong]

"Thankyou for thinking to include me, but unfortunately I must decline. Any company-funded employee events that are claimed back as a legitimate tax-deductable business expense need to be for empoyees only, to protect both of us from the consequences of falling under IR35."

Most contractors are wise to this one. "Did you attend any employee-only events such as the Christmas Party?" is the first question Hector will ask should he come calling. And your answer to that question does matter. Even if it was only one time. Accepting free lunch on the company might very well end up being the most expensive meal you ever had.

This seems too cautious. The chance of being audited is low. Assuming its billable, I would attend, I would not claim for the costs and if hector asked I'd say I wasn't there. I would buy a few rounds too. It's a good chance to get some info and make some pals

[Gentile]

Hello All

My client has booked a half day away day with all sorts of games et al for all the employees of the department. I am the only contractor here. They've asked me to come along. What would people of the know advise? To Go or stay back as the only one in the office and show work spirit

Cheerio

Jon

"Thankyou for thinking to include me, but unfortunately I must decline. Any company-funded employee events that are claimed back as a legitimate tax-deductable business expense need to be for empoyees only, to protect both of us from the consequences of falling under IR35."

Most contractors are wise to this one. "Did you attend any employee-only events such as the Christmas Party?" is the first question Hector will ask should he come calling. And your answer to that question does matter. Even if it was only one time. Accepting free lunch on the company might very well end up being the most expensive meal you ever had.

[oscarose]

Hello All
My client has booked a half day away day...

A big no no from me old boy, unless there's some hot minge lurking else it's WFH.

HTH

[Bunk]

Billable==true ? "Why I'd be delighted" : "No, for I dislike you all, permie scum";

Shirley?

[Ketchup]

That was actually ketchup's pre employment screening test for HCL......

What is HCL?

And also, what does FTFY mean?

[doomage]

I'd rather have my eyes put out with a sh**ty stick than spend time outside of the office with the people I work with. TBH I expect my colleagues feel the same about me.

ftfy

[MaryPoppins]

I just went on a week long kick off, ra ra and whoopidy do week. I charged then for the whole week, the extra Sunday I was there and both Saturdays for flying.

Kerchiiiing kerchiiing kerchiiing.