In our latest video, we explain how compliant umbrella companies should process the holiday pay of employees. We hope you find it helpful. Please visit the Umbrella Companies YouTube Channel for more short videos that answer the most frequently asked questions about umbrella companies. Video transcript – How should umbrella …
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It appears that a government-proposed “Single Enforcement Body” designed to monitor umbrella companies and maintain the highest compliance standards has been put on hold. Therefore, it’s never been more important for temporary workers to understand how to pick a compliant umbrella company in 2023 and spot the obvious signs of …
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Industry bodies IWORK and Contractor Voice have teamed up to spread a message to contractors and supply chain bodies. With reports of a small number of umbrella companies unethically retaining workers’ holiday pay, the two industry bodies are encouraging compliant umbrellas to “publicly pledge to always give workers what is owed …
Umbrella companies are getting a bad name because a few have let down their employees regarding holiday pay. This article isn’t here to argue for or against umbrella companies. Instead, this short text will help you understand how holiday pay should work when you are paid through an umbrella company. …
Compliant umbrella companies will not only explain how holiday pay works before you register with them, but they’ll also ensure they process it compliantly and as requested. Frustratingly, this hasn’t always been the case and a few umbrella companies have been accused of retaining holiday pay for themselves – leaving …
The deadline is this evening! If you are a contractor, freelancer, recruitment agency or end-hirer who engages with umbrella companies, please help the government with the call for evidence into umbrella companies. The consultation closes this evening at 11:45 PM. Your input could help shape the future of the umbrella …
Last year, the government opened a call for evidence into umbrella companies, and they want the entire supply chain to contribute. Whether you’re a contractor or freelancer or represent an agency or end-client, please participate and help the government better understand the marketplace. It looks like regulations will be arriving …
The Low Incomes Tax Reform (LITRG) has unveiled several valuable tips to help contractors pick a reliable umbrella company and stay clear from unethical providers. Please keep reading, and we’ll summarise the LITRG’s suggestions to help you find compliant umbrella companies. Anyone can set up an umbrella company, so be …
The integrity of umbrella companies has again been brought into question by third party stakeholders who are not impressed with the industry’s state. Most recently, it’s alleged an FCSA accredited umbrella company has been withholding accrued holiday pay from their employees and keeping it for themselves. We don’t know the …
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Umbrella company holiday pay can confuse contractors and freelancers, and this doesn’t surprise us. Umbrella company holiday pay is slightly unusual, but don’t worry – it’s not as confusing as you think. Whether you’re new to contracting, unsure how umbrella companies work, or just want a friendly reminder – we’ll …
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