4th May 2014, 05:15 PM
RedEarth Wrote:Regardless of Marc's odd idea of tax status I do find this type of job advert pretty unacceptable. No specific pay rate is mentioned, only a figure between a couple of BAJR rates. So what happens if they get a 'better' (i.e. lower) offer? What if I contact them and say I'll do it for the equivalent of £15k per year, I'm desperate for work? Will they ring BAJR and tell him first? Will they flip! What does 'genuine self employed archaeologist' anyway, anyone can declare themselves self-employed whenever they feel like it, as far as I am aware.
Also, I like the bit about PPE, site kit and CSCS card, but no mention of insurance. Bit risky isn't it?
If you're self employed you should have insurance anyway, so no need to mention it. I can't see a problem with the ad personally. They'll probably pick people with decent CV and who require a decent day rate, not necessarily the cheapest they can get.
I can't see why anyone employed as a self employed Archaeologist would have any rights over site publication reports either as you would be employed with the same site duties / rank someone on PAYE.