Is it the norm to be asked to use own computer for an Inside IR35 contract?

[ziggystardust]

Recruitment agency has now specified I need to use my own laptop for work after screening completed and contract signed. This was never stated before or at client interview and having had use of the same client's laptop in a previous contract I assumed that this would be the case again, particularly...

[WHoSaidthis]

been contracting in the project Manager space for about 15years and given market, would like the opportunity to retrain and specialise in what is considered to be ‘hot’.

Security seems interesting but I have no idea where to start?

Aim is to be employable at all times...

[HC Consulting]

Hi there, I am potentially going to have a couple of contracts on the go at the same time and i will need to remotely access their systems securely. Does anybody do this already and is there any software you use to make this easier. Or do you just follow the lead of your client and their current settings?...

[aidnolan]

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to ask for some advice as someone who has only ever worked through an agency and an umbrella company before.

I've received an email from a former employer about a new contract opportunity. Previously (concluding 18 months ago) I worked with them...

[Eccystig]

Hi, been lurking on the site for a while.

The client I'm currently working with are asking for everyone working on a specific project to undergo a security/credit check (not SC) and have sent the forms to both permies and contractors to complete. If I let the company run the check on...

[TimOfTheSea]

Hi, I'm a contract programmer working mainly for the games industry. I've been searching for a new provider for my professional indemnity insurance that provides good E-risks cover. The only two I've been able to find that are reasonably straightforward for a sole trading contractor are Hiscox (as recommended...

[Sean Key]

Yeterday and today I've responded to roles, one sent direct to me via email and one off a job board and the agent has got back to me and asked for items of Personal Identifiable Data to be used with the application.

Yesterday it was my day and month of birth, but not the year.... used...

[MrRobin]

House was broken into last night whilst we were out having a meal. We got back and disturbed the buggers as they were still here, found stuff packed up in pillow cases and laptop bags etc. They legged it with my car keys but nothing else was taken. First time it's ever happened to me.

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