{"id":1146,"date":"2015-05-15T10:00:37","date_gmt":"2015-05-15T09:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/liquidfriday.co.uk\/?p=1146"},"modified":"2015-05-15T10:00:37","modified_gmt":"2015-05-15T09:00:37","slug":"contracting-industry-makes-immediate-demands-from-new-government","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.liquidfriday.co.uk\/contracting-industry-makes-immediate-demands-from-new-government\/","title":{"rendered":"Contracting Industry Makes Immediate Demands From New Government"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The contracting sector was quick to set out its demands for David Cameron’s government following its success at this month’s general election, Contractor UK reports.<\/p>\n
Just 48 hours after the Conservatives gained a majority rule, four of the biggest organisations in the industry submitted their proposals. They included contractor trade groups the FCSA and IPSE, and two staffing bodies: the REC and APSCo.<\/p>\n
The demands include new ministerial posts, an improved immigration policy based on skills and a conciliation service for contractors who do not get paid for their work.<\/p>\n
Commenting on the majority Tory government, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) stated that: “A majority government brings stability and certainty that is good for business.”<\/p>\n
“We hope the self-employed people’s Ambassador’s role can grow into a ministerial role and a new business conciliation service would help address some of the issues stemming from late payments.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Amidst concerns over a potential EU referendum and how this will create a feeling of uncertainty within the sector, the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) set out the need to urge the government to “adopt a sensible and balanced approach to immigration, so that UK businesses can hire the talent and skills they need to succeed.”<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the FCSA expressed its view that the Conservatives had a better understanding of the industry than any other party; however, it seemed to be “penalising the contracting community” with the T&S legislation, which would remove tax relief for travel and subsistence (T&S) expenses.<\/p>\n
This concern was shared by the APSCo, who is pushing for a new regulatory framework that distinguishes highly paid contractors from those who are independent and perhaps more “vulnerable.” In addition to this, they wish to see the appointment of a “junior minister with a specific remit over flexible staffing.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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