DIRECTIVE PROBLEMS
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With reference to the working time directive, there is a lot of comment on hauliers possibly recruiting new drivers, or changing existing drivers to self-employed status to get round the new rules.
In reality, this will be impractical—not least of all from the Inland Revenue's position. They frown on selfemployment these days, unless you have genuine business assets, such as your own truck.
Many contract workers who traditionally have been selfemployed in the field of computers, etc are up against it with the IR at the moment, with companies facing demands for PAYE and NICs.
Additionally, with selfemployed drivers, how can you satisfy the Traffic Commissioners about driver discipline?
Finally, but not least, consider the insurance implications of many men driving, loading, unloading and using equipment they do not own, or are employed directly to use, in the event of an accident.
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