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The Agency Workers Regulations are causing concern for umbrella companies

By UCHQ Team May 6, 2011

Lawspeed, the recruitment law specialist firm, claims there could be a conflict of interest between HR and finance departments when the Agency Workers Regulations are enforced in October this year.

REC plans pensions auto-enrolment workshop next month

By UCHQ Team April 27, 2011

As from October 2012, employers, including umbrella companies, will need to enrol their staff in a pensions scheme automatically.

Are we set for a “brain drain” of top executives?

By UCHQ Team April 22, 2011

It would appear that people seeking executive jobs in the UK are not as confident that Britain is “open for business” as the Chancellor is.

Will ICT rules benefit umbrella company contractors?

By UCHQ Team April 15, 2011

The annual immigration cap came into force earlier this month and the REC has warned that the use of ICTs needs careful monitoring.

AWR implementation moves a step closer

By UCHQ Team April 4, 2011

The Agency Worker Regulations were back on everybody’s mind at the end of last week. Following publication of…

New Enterprise Zones could provide more work for contractors

By UCHQ Team April 2, 2011

When he delivered his budget speech last week, the Chancellor announced that 21 enterprise zones were to be created rather than the originally planned 10. Businesses moving into one of these will receive discounts of up to 100% on their rates, superfast broadband and enhanced capital allowances where the zone focuses on manufacturing.

Has the budget created stability for umbrella contractors?

By UCHQ Team March 26, 2011

The FSB claims the Chancellor missed a golden opportunity to boost the creation of jobs when he delivered his budget on Wednesday.

Umbrella contractors can benefit from increased optimism

By UCHQ Team March 19, 2011

The latest JobsOutlook from the REC shows that optimism is returning to the jobs market as more companies report an increase in their hiring intentions.

What’s next for IR35? Scrap heap or reform?

By UCHQ Team March 15, 2011

Directors said the OTS should have prioritised the design of a clear business test to distinguish between employees and the self-employed.

Private sector hiring intentions are on the rise

By UCHQ Team March 12, 2011

Contractors may be interested to learn that the latest Employment Outlook Survey from Manpower predicts that hiring will increase slightly in Q2. The survey reveals that the seasonally adjusted net outlook for employment is +2%.

Will Enterprise Zones work now when they failed before?

By UCHQ Team March 10, 2011

During the Conservative Party’s spring conference last weekend, George Osborne said the government planned to reintroduce Enterprise Zones.

The end of the road for IR35?

By UCHQ Team February 22, 2011

Member companies of the REC met with the Office of Tax Simplification last week to discuss IR35. The REC was recently appointed to the OTS’ small business consultative committee. The head of public policy at the REC, Gillian Econopouly, said she was delighted that members had the opportunity to discuss IR35 directly with the OTS.