Campaign Against Proposals On Self-Employment ; Dave Williams , of Francis Clark, Examines the Discussions Over Employment Status Finance Matters

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Last year the Labour government published proposals aimed at getting rid of what it perceived to be widespread false self employment in the construction industry.

The consultation paper issued by HM Treasury states: "False self- employment occurs where workers are treated as self-employed for income tax and National Insurance (NICs) despite the fact that the way in which the work is carried out on a day to day basis demonstrates that there is an employment relationship".

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Campaign Against Proposals On Self-Employment ; Dave Williams , of Francis Clark, Examines the Discussions Over Employment Status Finance Matters

It goes on: "There is evidence to show that a significant number of workers in the construction industry are engaged on the basis that they are self-employed, but are working under employment term...

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