Jury service cover
Get compensated for loss of earnings if you serve on a jury
What is it?
Around 340,000 people are called up to jury service a year, for an average of 10 days serving on a jury for those who are selected. When you’re self-employed, those days off work can mean a loss of income. That’s why IPSE compensates Freelancer, Umbrella and Director members if you are working on a contract and get called up for jury service, based on your day rate as per the contract.
The recent value of jury service claims covered by IPSE membership is over £39,000 per year.
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How does it work?
If you are called for and serve on a jury you will be compensated up to £500 per day served subject to a maximum 10 day period or £2,500 (for Freelancer and Umbrella members) or £5,000 (for Director members), based on your current contract and less a deduction of any amount recovered from the relevant court. Making a claim is as simple as filling out the relevant claim form and providing evidence of your service. Once you have been an IPSE member for at least 60 days, you are eligible for this benefit.
FAQ: I've already claimed for jury service once, but have been called up again. Will IPSE cover a second claim?
Yes, there is no limit to how many times you can claim this benefit for separate jury services, as long as you are a valid member at the time you are called up.
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People who value this benefit usually go for...
Most suitable for you if
You provide your services or products as a sole trader or freelancer.
*minimum annual subscription
Benefits include:
- Tax and legal helplines
- IPSE Offers
- Unlimited co-working
- Business Hub
- Events, networking & training
- Member directory
- Campaigning
- Advice and guidance
- Discounted contract review
- 1-2-1 Success Sessions
- Illness and injury cover up to £1,500
- Jury service cover up to £2,500 per claim
- Tax & VAT investigation cover of legal fees up to £50k, £250 per day for loss of earnings up to £750
- Managed service company cover
- Contract failure cover up to £1,000
Most suitable for you if
You run your business as a Limited company.
*minimum annual subscription
Benefits include:
- Tax and legal helplines
- IPSE Offers
- Unlimited co-working
- Business Hub
- Events, networking & training
- Member directory
- Campaigning
- Advice and guidance
- Discounted contract review
- 1-2-1 Success Sessions
- Illness and injury cover up to £2,000
- Jury service cover up to £5,000 per claim
- Tax & VAT investigation cover of legal fees up to £100k, £500 per day for loss of earnings up to £1,500
- Managed service company cover
- Contract failure cover up to £1,000
- Tax pre-dispute cover
- End client or agency failure cover up to £10k for loss of earnings
- Member support programme
