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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Mist A Bit on November 09, 2013, 02:51:26 pm

Title: employing 1 day a week.
Post by: Mist A Bit on November 09, 2013, 02:51:26 pm: I have a guy who does all my contract work who is on sub contract basis but now looking for a helper on domestic side. Apart from his wages for a day what other costs will I be looking at. I know he wont be paying tax on 1 days wages.
Thanks
Steve
Title: Re: employing 1 day a week.
Post by: wightsurf on November 09, 2013, 06:28:03 pm: If the helper has another job then it will be classed as a second job and the rules are different depending how many hours they do though.

Employers insurances I would of thought is another.
Title: Re: employing 1 day a week.
Post by: dannymack on November 09, 2013, 07:16:50 pm: Just stay with sub contractor, they have there own insurance, ect ect
Title: Re: employing 1 day a week.
Post by: George P on November 09, 2013, 07:56:51 pm: still need insurance for subbies, even though they may still have there own
Title: Re: employing 1 day a week.
Post by: PoleKing on November 09, 2013, 10:44:09 pm: Quote from: George P on November 09, 2013, 07:56:51 pm
still need insurance for subbies, even though they may still have there own

Do you?
What?

I've not got insurance for the lads that sub from me.
Wasn't aware I needed any if they're insured?

If I insure them and they insure themselves, won't each policy just pay 50% anyway?
Title: Re: employing 1 day a week.
Post by: George P on November 09, 2013, 11:42:56 pm: Quote from: DirtyDarren on November 09, 2013, 10:44:09 pm
Quote from: George P on November 09, 2013, 07:56:51 pm
still need insurance for subbies, even though they may still have there own

Do you?
What?

I've not got insurance for the lads that sub from me.
Wasn't aware I needed any if they're insured?

If I insure them and they insure themselves, won't each policy just pay 50% anyway?

im sure its something you should have, not sure who pays out on what with regards to insurance companies, but do think its something thats required, if i remember right when i do my insursance one of the questions is do i have subbies and have need insurance for them, i will check with insurer next time i call in, might be an optional thing, maybe its to cover you if there insurance isnt good enough for any claim?
Title: Re: employing 1 day a week.
Post by: robertphil on November 10, 2013, 12:00:45 am: chances are he will end up doin 2 days after a while,id get him insured for being a 2 day worker at the least. plus buy his shoes and gloves and get receipts
Title: Re: employing 1 day a week.
Post by: Steve Weatherley on November 10, 2013, 12:22:09 pm: I agree. It won't cost much to insure him and kit him out - plus he will be a happy worker if you look after him. Also register him with HMRC - it's easy to do. I know because I do it and have somebody 2 days a week
Title: Re: employing 1 day a week.
Post by: koopmaster on November 10, 2013, 09:02:27 pm: Quote from: dannymack on November 09, 2013, 07:16:50 pm
Just stay with sub contractor, they have there own insurance, ect ect

For sub contracts - do you have a contract for them to sign? I want to get a healper January but dont have any contacts yet...
Title: Re: employing 1 day a week.
Post by: G Griffin on November 10, 2013, 09:04:37 pm: Shoes and gloves? :o
How do I apply?