More people are now benefiting from flexible working
Umbrella company contractors will no doubt be interested to learn that more people in the UK are now working flexibly.
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Umbrella company contractors will no doubt be interested to learn that more people in the UK are now working flexibly.
More people are now benefiting from flexible working » Read the full story
On Tuesday the government published their proposed amendments to the travel and subsistence expenses scheme for workers receiving the National Minimum Wage.
Travel and subsistence expenses guidelines for umbrella companies » Read the full story
The REC is concerned that the government’s proposed immigration cap will lead to a greater skills shortage in certain sectors. However, this has annoyed some contractors who feel threatened by cheap labour from outside the EU.
Concerns over affect of immigration cap » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors working in the public sector can take comfort from recent comments made by Sir Peter Gershon. Gershon has already published a review into public sector efficiency in the UK and he was a special adviser to the Tories during the run up to the recent election.
Public sector contracts unlikely to dry up immediately » Read the full story
The PCG has launched a checklist to help clients’ double check they have all the steps in place to ensure a project runs smoothly.
PCG launch flexible worker checklist for clients » 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