What is continuity of employment and how does it apply to umbrella companies?
One of the most significant benefits of using an umbrella company is continuity of employment. However, what is…
A trustworthy list of umbrella companies in the UK
The umbrellacompanies.org.uk is a trustworthy resource for contractors, freelancers and temporary workers in the UK. If you’re interested…
Does the government endorse umbrella companies?
Umbrella companies are experiencing demand like never before – due to recent changes in IR35 legislation (especially off-payroll…
Is there a tie in period with an umbrella company?
One common question that some temporary workers have regarding umbrella companies is whether or not there is a…
Why do we only feature 10 umbrella companies and not all of them?
We’ve recently received a comment from a reader who was curious why we only feature 10 umbrella companies…
Umbrella company complaints – what is fair, and what is fussy?
Unsurprisingly, umbrella companies are frequently subjected to complaints. After all, payroll is something that you always want to…
UK job vacancies on the rise as economy shows signs of coronavirus recovery
The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) are very positive and show that the UK's…
Can you use salary sacrifice with umbrella companies?
Salary sacrifice isn’t for everyone. However, it can be an excellent way for employees to boost their earnings…
TUC calls for umbrella companies to be banned
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has recently requested that the government bans all umbrella companies in the UK…
A government department fails to interpret IR35 correctly and faces an £87.9 million tax bill
More IR35 confusion has come to light, this time from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). A…
Umbrella company pensions in a snapshot
When you join an umbrella company, you must understand how umbrella company pensions work – so you don’t…
How do umbrella companies process the payroll of employees?
Umbrella companies exist to process the payroll of employees, but how do they do this? This article will…
