by Ashley | May 1, 2023 | Employment Status, Subcontractors
HMRC are less likely to try to reclassify your subbies as employees if there is a contract between you that clearly shows the relationship is one of contractor and subcontractor. And your subbies will be less likely to claim they thought they were employees if they...
by Ashley | Jan 21, 2023 | Subcontractors
There are many myths surrounding the use of subcontractors in the construction industry. One of the common myths we hear is that subcontractors can’t drive your company cars or vans. This isn’t true. Your subcontractors can drive your company vehicles....
by Ashley | Aug 22, 2022 | Construction Industry, Employment Status, Subcontractors
Ever thought it was strange that payroll and umbrella companies say you can’t pay subbies long-term, but then they do exactly that? Odd, isn’t it? What if we told you you don’t need a payroll or umbrella company to work with subbies long-term? You can pay them without...
by Ashley | Jul 5, 2022 | Subcontractors
In an ideal world, your subbies would turn up in their own van, pay for their own fuel, and bring their own tools. All you’d need to pay for is the cost of their labour and any materials used on site. In reality, it’s not always as black and white – sometimes it’s...
by Ashley | Mar 11, 2022 | Subcontractors
At HardHats, we love busting the bullshit myths being peddled around the construction industry. And in this article, we’re looking at one of our favourites: “your subcontractors can’t wear uniforms with your logo on.” Bollocks. Your subbies can wear your branded...
