Last Call For Contractors And Freelancers – Let The Government Know About Your Experience With Umbrella Companies
Last year, the government opened a call for evidence into umbrella companies, and they want the entire supply…
Court of Appeal rules in favour of worker in holiday pay case against Pimlico Plumbers
Last year, the Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled against Gary Smith, a past heating engineer at Pimlico Plumbers, regarding…
How Do Umbrella Companies Make Money?
There is a common misconception that umbrella companies are raking it in. In reality, the only income that…
Can You Switch Umbrella Company When Mid-Contract?
Switching umbrella companies is a straightforward process, and providing you’re joining a reputable provider with streamlined processes in…
Umbrella company cloning remains a serious threat to the sector in 2022
Sadly, the threat of umbrella company cloning doesn’t appear to have faded away. Instead, it remains a severe…
Contractors – don’t forget to have your say on umbrella companies to help the government improve the industry
The government has opened a consultation into the umbrella company marketplace, and it is seeking assistance from contractors,…
What is the difference between a compliant umbrella company and a tax avoidance scheme?
There is no hiding from the fact that changes to IR35 (off-payroll) have resulted in more unscrupulous tax…
How Can You Help The Government Regulate The Umbrella Company Sector?
The government has unveiled a new open consultation, and they would like you to help. Whether you work…
Is The Government On The Verge Of Regulating Umbrella Companies?
Unusually, the government has opened a consultation to “call for evidence to ensure it has an up-to-date and…
Finding an umbrella company in the New Year: 10 tips for contractors and freelancers seeking an umbrella company
The demand for umbrella companies is rising due to recent changes to off-payroll working rules (IR35). It’s estimated…
Why is the umbrella company marketplace compared to the “wild west”?
The umbrella company sector has recently come under scrutiny from several stakeholders. Some have gone as far to…
No Update From Unified Payroll Leaves Umbrella Employees Very Worried
In September, we reported that Unified Payroll, a well-known umbrella company, was subjected to security issues that resulted…
