[Glen]

It seems the general consensus is to have someone on a self-employed basis rather than an employee. What are the Inland Revenue rules regarding this?

When paying a percentage of each house,  a conern I would have would be them knowing what I charge and what to charge if they were the boss. Do any of you get them to sign a declaration to say they won't set-up in competition with you?
If so, could you post the wording.

Thanks in advance,

Glen.

[The Bear]

If you pay them enough they wont try to nick your work.

The balance is to pay them sufficient. I've never hid my prices from staff as they are on a % they can wok it out anyway.

Its best to be transparent with them.

I've never had a problem with this method.

Regarding IR rules, if you provide more than 60% of there income, you have to employ them.

The way we get round this is that my work partner has work of his own, when we do his he pays me a %, the same I pay him. it gives me a breather from being boss, and i get my money on the night (usually about £90)

When i'm boss he gets the cash but I get a greater income.

It all boils down to trust, and what you charge.