It depends - when you say 'part-prepared' what have you actually done? Does the client want the work you've done so far - if the answer is yes, then they have to pay for it. If they do not want what you've done, then unless you have agreement from them to pay for this work, then it's a write off. Let them go and move on to more productive clients.
Yes, I heard this on an HMRC webinar back in March/April, they said an employee couldn't take another job if this would have interfered with the job they're being furloughed from. I've searched HMRC website but can't find this guidance on there.
Surely if the work could have been done in hours outside of the employee's normal working day, then this seems fine - contract allowing, but if the second job overlaps with the hours the employee would normally be working for the employer who has them on furlough, I don't see how this can be allowable.
Does anyone concur ?
I find the guidance on this is not specific enough to confidently advise our clients.
Working from home has not been a life changing experience for our practice. While not totally unproductive, the work being conducted is limited. In addition, the emotional well-being of our staff is eroding - this cannot continue.
We are going back from next week - we are a small office of 12 staff with at least 2m distance between desks. We have all the signage in place, we have gloves, masks and sanitser throughout the office, including a desk by the front door with a large, unmissable sign telling you to sanitse before entering. We are not however, allowing any clients to enter the office just yet - this is as safe as we can make the office.
Whether your employer does this now or in 2 or 3 months time, the risk will be the same.
If you can work 100% effectively from home, then stay there. If you can't, go back to work if your environment can be made safe.
I have dealt with this same issue many times in the past and trust me, you need a deed to waive an inter-co balance to avoid any claim later on. The Treasury/HMRC pay particular attention to these arrangements - always best to get a solicitor to draw up your paperwork. If you simply draft your own docs and journal the amount out, you are leaving yourself open to a claim down the line.
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100% agree - assuming the till is being used properly, FRS just doesn't stack up for our bakery clients.
It depends - when you say 'part-prepared' what have you actually done? Does the client want the work you've done so far - if the answer is yes, then they have to pay for it. If they do not want what you've done, then unless you have agreement from them to pay for this work, then it's a write off. Let them go and move on to more productive clients.
Yes, I heard this on an HMRC webinar back in March/April, they said an employee couldn't take another job if this would have interfered with the job they're being furloughed from. I've searched HMRC website but can't find this guidance on there.
Surely if the work could have been done in hours outside of the employee's normal working day, then this seems fine - contract allowing, but if the second job overlaps with the hours the employee would normally be working for the employer who has them on furlough, I don't see how this can be allowable.
Does anyone concur ?
I find the guidance on this is not specific enough to confidently advise our clients.
Working from home has not been a life changing experience for our practice. While not totally unproductive, the work being conducted is limited. In addition, the emotional well-being of our staff is eroding - this cannot continue.
We are going back from next week - we are a small office of 12 staff with at least 2m distance between desks. We have all the signage in place, we have gloves, masks and sanitser throughout the office, including a desk by the front door with a large, unmissable sign telling you to sanitse before entering. We are not however, allowing any clients to enter the office just yet - this is as safe as we can make the office.
Whether your employer does this now or in 2 or 3 months time, the risk will be the same.
If you can work 100% effectively from home, then stay there. If you can't, go back to work if your environment can be made safe.
Seriously ? I thought this was a platform for accountants!
What are you doing?? Hire an accountant.
I have dealt with this same issue many times in the past and trust me, you need a deed to waive an inter-co balance to avoid any claim later on. The Treasury/HMRC pay particular attention to these arrangements - always best to get a solicitor to draw up your paperwork. If you simply draft your own docs and journal the amount out, you are leaving yourself open to a claim down the line.