Research by the Association of Recruitment Consultancies suggests that the contractor workforce in the UK may be about to suffer because of the implementation of AWR.
Is AWR good or bad news for UK’s umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
The draft AWR guidance was issued at the beginning of April and interested parties were given two weeks to provide feedback.
ARC advice on AWR will help umbrella company contractors » Read the full story
The Association of Recruitment Consultancies recently held a think-tank meeting to give input into the coalition’s employment tribunal reform consultation.
Employers should not be fined for breaching employment law! » Read the full story
Cutting HMRC’s budget is not rational, according to the president of the Association of Revenue and Customs.
Would HMRC budget cuts affect umbrella companies? » Read the full story
Union officials have warned that cuts to HMRC’s budget will lead to an increase in tax evasion and widen the gap between the revenue recovered and the amount actually due.
ARC warns government not to reduce HMRC budget further » Read the full story
Discussions between the government and recruitment bodies regarding the AWR are going ahead as promised.
Ed Davey visits the REC to discuss industry concerns » Read the full story
The European Union has proposed a new set of guidelines for labour reform in the member states but the ARC is concerned that the EU agency workers’ guidelines depict contractors and freelancers in a negative light.
Flexible workers provide benefits for clients » Read the full story
