Advice for contractors and recruitment agencies to stay safe from cyber-criminals when engaging with an umbrella company
The security threats faced by Giant Pay and Unified Payroll have sent shockwaves through the umbrella company marketplace.…
The pros and cons of regulating the umbrella company sector
There has been a long-standing wish from numerous stakeholders in the temporary workforce sector for the government to…
Unified Payroll also struck by a “security issue” that has resulted in missed payments to umbrella employees
Another umbrella company has been targeted by scammers resulting in failed payments to umbrella company employees. This time,…
Giant Pay temporarily close down systems in response to “suspicious activity” on network
Leading umbrella company Giant Pay was forced to close down their systems on Friday 24th September due to…
Understanding an umbrella company calculation: a short breakdown
Before registering with an umbrella company, it’s common for temporary workers to request an umbrella company calculation to…
How will the increase in National Insurance affect umbrella company employees?
Nobody likes the idea of a tax and National Insurance hike, but from April 2022, employees and employers…
Umbrella companies and visas – what you need to know
Okay, so this is a little cheeky of us. We’ve recently seen a blog posted by a leading…
Finding a good umbrella company: 10 tips for temporary workers
We’re reading more and more trash online about umbrella companies and how “dodgy” and “unethical” they all are.…
What is continuity of employment and how does it apply to umbrella companies?
One of the most significant benefits of using an umbrella company is continuity of employment. However, what is…
A trustworthy list of umbrella companies in the UK
The umbrellacompanies.org.uk is a trustworthy resource for contractors, freelancers and temporary workers in the UK. If you’re interested…
Does the government endorse umbrella companies?
Umbrella companies are experiencing demand like never before – due to recent changes in IR35 legislation (especially off-payroll…
Is there a tie in period with an umbrella company?
One common question that some temporary workers have regarding umbrella companies is whether or not there is a…
