Umbrella company holiday pay can confuse contractors and freelancers, and this doesn’t surprise us. Umbrella company holiday pay is slightly unusual, but don’t worry – it’s not as confusing as you think. Whether you’re new to contracting, unsure how umbrella companies work, or just want a friendly reminder – we’ll …
How does Holiday Pay work with an umbrella company? » Read the full story
Off-payroll in the public sector came into effect a few years ago now, and the impact on the temporary workforce has been massive. Hats off to all the public sector organisations that took the legislation seriously and had reliable and efficient IR35 assessment protocols in place. Unfortunately, loads of companies …
Hopefully a fair world awaits contractors after April 2021 » Read the full story
This week when speaking to a contractor, I got told: “your lot are finished, HMRC have seen to that.” Quite who my “lot” are, or how we have offended this gentleman – I don’t know. However, this did encourage me to go and do some research into what this chap …
Umbrella companies aren’t finished yet – according to HMRC » Read the full story
While life appears to be returning to something approaching reality, the view ahead is not quite so cheery.
A new study has found that 24% of recruiters do not feel fully confident with the umbrella companies they use. Meanwhile, 35% of them do not have a preferred list of umbrella companies to choose from, the study finds. So, that’s nearly one-quarter of them who don’t really back the company …
UK Recruiters not Confident with Umbrella Companies » Read the full story
All change here at UCHQ, we’re training up the new intern on the importance of umbrella companies…
As you might be aware, changes are about to happen in the public sector with thousands of contractors facing disruption to their tax situation.
I’ve talked before on this blog about how difficult it can be for contractors to get a mortgage or any kind of loan. For many people it’s almost impossible.
If you thought working for an employer was the best option then it’s time to reconsider, as new research shows self employed people work 10 hours less a week.
What would it get you to quit the contracting lifestyle and back into employment? A new survey found that an offer of at least £67,000 a year would do it.
According to the IPSE, umbrella contractors in the UK are losing 5 thousand pounds a year because of unpaid work.
It wasn’t long ago that umbrella contractors struggled to get a mortgage, but now the opposite is true, and the FCA has spoken about their concerns.
Most umbrella contractors are by now aware of the plans to make tax digital (MTD), but some people wonder if it might be rushed.
We all know that IT contractors are in huge demand right now around the UK, but it seems that many of them may actually be confused.
A recent industry report from respected organisations within the UK suggests it’s never now is the right time to be an umbrella contractor.
It seems that umbrella contractors working in the IT sector have decided to accept lower pay rates from Clydesdale Bank in a move that has left some experts shocked.
