Have Optimum Pay Group stopped paying umbrella company employees?
[UPDATED 03/07/2023] We have encountered rumours that Optimum Pay Group, previously accredited by Professional Passport, has stopped paying…
SafeRec Certification – the new standard shaping the future of compliance in the umbrella company sector
If you are a freelancer, contractor or temporary worker payroll sector stakeholder, you may have heard of SafeRec.…
Umbrella company regulations are approaching as the government opens consultation
Exciting news - umbrella company regulations remain on the government's mind as a new consultation is launched to…
In our opinion, a £29.75 per week umbrella company margin is too high
We've heard reports that a leading umbrella has increased its basic weekly margin to almost £30. This is…
The government open consultation to discuss tougher consequences for promoters of tax avoidance schemes
Tax avoidance schemes remain a serious concern to stakeholders within the contractor payroll and staffing sector. While most…
FCSA launches umbrella company payslip review initiative powered by SafeRec
To protect contractors and freelancers using umbrella companies in the UK, the FCSA has teamed up with SafeRec…
The FCSA’s Independent Arbitration Panel (IAP) conclude Orange Genie’s £2 deduction was “not salary skimming”
Last year, Orange Genie, an FCSA-accredited umbrella company, was accused of salary skimming - a practice where an…
HMRC has busy May as five new companies added to list of tax avoidance schemes
It seems like only yesterday we published an article about two new companies that had been published in…
Two payroll companies added to HMRC’s list of named tax avoidance schemes, while two have been recently removed
On Thursday, 20th April 2023, HMRC added two companies to its list of named tax avoidance schemes, promoters,…
Video: How much does it cost to use an umbrella company?
Umbrella company costs can often be an area of confusion for contractors and freelancers. Therefore, to explain how…
Video: What insurance is included when using an umbrella company?
Compliant umbrella companies will provide their employees with comprehensive insurance cover – at no additional cost. Our latest…
Video: What are the employment costs when using an umbrella company?
One umbrella company-related topic that creates the most confusion amongst contractors, freelancers and recruitment professionals is employment costs.…
