The evening will begin with a review of the current system of using freelancers as self-employed subcontractors, the rights and responsibilities of the freelancers and their clients and the potential problems now facing the Industry as a result of the abuse of the IR56 self-employment regulations, particularly the possibility of crippling tax arrears bills faced by some users of freelancers. Following this will be an examination of the alternative ways of freelancing, either as one-person Limited Companies or as Temporary Employees, taxed at source under PAYE. Finally there will be presentations of management and freelance points of view, followed by a question and answer session, drinkies and nibbles.
Admission is free and the meeting is open to anyone, whether they are members of the PSA or not. You can e-mail the PSA at the address below to book a place. Look out for a forthcoming feature on freelance issues in Lighting&Sound International.
(Ruth Rossington)
