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Employing temporary staff as a small business

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Hi 


I am currently setting up my own company and will predominantly be working alone to begin with but was looking for advice on how to best to employ temporary staff if required.


I will most likely need an extra pair of hands occasionally and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on how best to approach this as an Ltd. company in regards to the following points 


1. Public liability insurance for the extra individuals working on site with me.

2. Paying tax for temporary workers 

3. Being liable for the work done by the skilled persons 

4. Signing work off completed by skilled workers not under my supervision


Any advice / constructive criticism will be gratefully appreciated


(Sorry if this isn't the best place to post my query, have found members extremely helpful previously so trying here first)


Thanks, Deep
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    Hi,

    I`ve never run a limited company but have been self employed for many years.

    I have "employed" others on a subcontract basis.

    Here is my offering:-

    1. Public Liabillity - yes many insurers give cover for such but like any insurance you need compare all the clauses to limit any nasty surprises if you ever need to claim.

    2. Paying tax is a little hassle (isn`t it always!) just register with HMRC and make sure you fill a return in (and pay tax if applicable) . You must fill a return slip in even when you have no tax to pay and there is a penalty for missing that so watch out for that one.

    3. You are indeed liable for anything your employees/subcontractors do for your firm so ensure you get only the best operatives you can trust and supervise as adequately as you feel needed. Skilled/unskilled makes no difference in that respect.

    4. Signing off work by by others you employ , well that`s up to you to supervise them as much or little as needed. It is your name it`s being done in same as in 3. above.


    I hope that helps and good luck


    PS, if you use subcontractors instead of or as well as your own employees then check that they have their own insurances with adequate cover too
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    Hi,

    I`ve never run a limited company but have been self employed for many years.

    I have "employed" others on a subcontract basis.

    Here is my offering:-

    1. Public Liabillity - yes many insurers give cover for such but like any insurance you need compare all the clauses to limit any nasty surprises if you ever need to claim.

    2. Paying tax is a little hassle (isn`t it always!) just register with HMRC and make sure you fill a return in (and pay tax if applicable) . You must fill a return slip in even when you have no tax to pay and there is a penalty for missing that so watch out for that one.

    3. You are indeed liable for anything your employees/subcontractors do for your firm so ensure you get only the best operatives you can trust and supervise as adequately as you feel needed. Skilled/unskilled makes no difference in that respect.

    4. Signing off work by by others you employ , well that`s up to you to supervise them as much or little as needed. It is your name it`s being done in same as in 3. above.


    I hope that helps and good luck


    PS, if you use subcontractors instead of or as well as your own employees then check that they have their own insurances with adequate cover too
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