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Have Optimum Pay Group stopped paying umbrella company employees?

Have Optimum Pay Group stopped paying umbrella company employees?

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team 23/06/2023
[UPDATED 03/07/2023] We have encountered rumours that Optimum Pay Group, previously accredited by Professional Passport, has stopped paying…
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