Leading umbrella company Giant Pay was forced to close down their systems on Friday 24th September due to “suspicious activity”. As a result, thousands of contractors have been left unpaid. Here is what we know so far. We sincerely hope the matter is resolved soon. If you use Giant Pay …
Before registering with an umbrella company, it’s common for temporary workers to request an umbrella company calculation to get a better understanding of take-home pay retention. However, before shopping around for an umbrella company that ticks all of your boxes, it’s crucial you understand how umbrella companies work, and how …
Understanding an umbrella company calculation: a short breakdown » Read the full story
Nobody likes the idea of a tax and National Insurance hike, but from April 2022, employees and employers will be expected to contribute towards the new health and social care plan. Umbrella employees will be subjected to a double-whammy, as we’re going to explain in this article. Keep reading, and …
How will the increase in National Insurance affect umbrella company employees? » Read the full story
Okay, so this is a little cheeky of us. We’ve recently seen a blog posted by a leading provider about umbrella companies and visas. The blog was extremely helpful, and as a result, we’ve decided to steal the content and re-write it for our readers! We’ll link to the original …
Umbrella companies and visas – what you need to know » Read the full story
We’re reading more and more trash online about umbrella companies and how “dodgy” and “unethical” they all are. We’re not here to mislead our readers, and some umbrella companies have acted poorly in the past and should be black-listed. However, most UK-based umbrella companies provide a valuable service that’s reliable …
Finding a good umbrella company: 10 tips for temporary workers » Read the full story
One of the most significant benefits of using an umbrella company is continuity of employment. However, what is continuity of employment, and why is it advantageous for contractors, freelancers and temporary workers? Keep reading, and we’ll explain what continuity of employment is and how it can help you out. Umbrella …
What is continuity of employment and how does it apply to umbrella companies? » Read the full story
The umbrellacompanies.org.uk is a trustworthy resource for contractors, freelancers and temporary workers in the UK. If you’re interested in using an umbrella company, you’re definitely going to be interested in our list of umbrella companies in the UK. However, rather than create a random list without much substance, we’ve created …
A trustworthy list of umbrella companies in the UK » Read the full story
Umbrella companies are experiencing demand like never before – due to recent changes in IR35 legislation (especially off-payroll in the private sector). However, with hundreds of thousands of workers requiring the services of umbrella companies to manage their payroll, does the government endorse umbrella companies? Keep reading, and we’ll answer …
Does the government endorse umbrella companies? » Read the full story
One common question that some temporary workers have regarding umbrella companies is whether or not there is a tie-in period with their services. We’ll answer this question below. However, in short – no. There is not a tie-in period with an umbrella company, assuming they’re compliant. Keep reading to find …
Is there a tie in period with an umbrella company? » Read the full story
We’ve recently received a comment from a reader who was curious why we only feature 10 umbrella companies on our website and not all of them. The comment also labelled umbrellacompanies.org.uk as a “pretty worthless site”, and the reader questioned the integrity of the umbrella company sector. We wanted to …
Why do we only feature 10 umbrella companies and not all of them? » Read the full story
Unsurprisingly, umbrella companies are frequently subjected to complaints. After all, payroll is something that you always want to run smoothly! However, while some umbrella companies may be acting inefficiently, others are subjected to complaints that aren’t justified. This article will look at some of the most frequent complaints we’ve come …
Umbrella company complaints – what is fair, and what is fussy? » Read the full story
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has recently requested that the government bans all umbrella companies in the UK due to malpractice and “inadequate regulations”. There is no doubt that some umbrellas have acted unethically, and this has tainted the industry. However, banning all umbrella companies would be an incomprehensible over-reaction …
TUC calls for umbrella companies to be banned » Read the full story
Umbrella companies exist to process the payroll of employees, but how do they do this? This article will provide a short overview of how umbrella companies work – with an emphasis on how umbrella companies process the payroll of employees. We hope you find it useful! PAYE Pay As You …
How do umbrella companies process the payroll of employees? » Read the full story
The following editorial has been written for umbrellacompanies.org.uk by Churchill Knight Umbrella – an FCSA accredited umbrella company. Recently, umbrella companies have been under fire in the news, most notably with the developments associated with mini umbrella company (MUC) fraud. While most umbrella companies (including Churchill Knight Umbrella) operate in …
Amazingly, “are umbrella companies illegal” is a very commonly searched phrase on Google. Therefore, we wanted to discuss why some individuals and organisations may not be happy with umbrella companies and why some parties may be campaigning for umbrella companies to be made illegal. Keep reading for more information. Firstly …
The Low Incomes Tax Reform (LITRG) has unveiled several valuable tips to help contractors pick a reliable umbrella company and stay clear from unethical providers. Please keep reading, and we’ll summarise the LITRG’s suggestions to help you find compliant umbrella companies. Anyone can set up an umbrella company, so be …
