by Jimmy Holt | Nov 15, 2024 | Compliance, Contractors
The holidays are approaching and purse strings are tightening to save for Christmas. Like most people, many contractors will be gearing up for holiday spending. From gifts to Christmas gatherings, expenses can quickly add up. But unlike most people, contractors can...
by Adam Holby | Oct 29, 2024 | Compliance
If you’re a contractor working under an umbrella company in the UK, statutory payments will form a huge part of your financial safety net. Whether it’s sickness, maternity, or paternity leave, statutory payments provide support during key life events. But...
by Jimmy Holt | Aug 29, 2024 | Compliance, Recruitment agencies
With recent changes in UK employment laws, the mandatory Key Information Document (KID) has gained increased importance in ensuring transparency in the recruitment process. Employment businesses – otherwise known as recruitment agencies – must, by law (since April 6,...
by Jimmy Holt | Aug 26, 2024 | Compliance, PAYE Umbrella, Teachers
We receive a lot of queries about umbrella company pay, and most of them come down to misunderstandings about how the umbrella companies work, so in this article we explain what umbrella company employees need to know. Before we start: Before we get into the...
by Jimmy Holt | Aug 22, 2024 | Compliance, Contractors, Recruitment agencies
If your recruitment agency engages contractors, there’s a good chance at least some of them are employed by umbrella companies. In this article we’re looking at what recruiters need to know about umbrella company employment, so you can advise your contractors and...
by Jimmy Holt | Aug 15, 2024 | Compliance
The Labour Party has announced several key changes to employment legislation that will impact recruitment agencies. They plan to implement these within the first 100 days of forming a new government. Although the timeline may extend due to necessary consultations and...
