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Unified Payroll also struck by a “security issue” that has resulted in missed payments to umbrella employees

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, Unified Payroll has been left “unable to remit any payments to any workers” due to “severe issues” with their payroll system. The entire company update is posted below. If you are an […]

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Giant Pay temporarily close down systems in response to “suspicious activity” on network

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 “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

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Boris’s plan to increase National Insurance and dividend tax will “squeeze the battered self-employed community”

Boris’s plan to increase National Insurance and dividend tax will “squeeze the battered self-employed community”

To help the UK’s economy recover from the devastation caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the government has announced a 1.25% increase in National Insurance (April 2022), as well as a new Health and Social Care Levy (April 2023). A rise in National Insurance was perhaps unavoidable. However, the self-employed are

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Understanding an umbrella company calculation: A short breakdown

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 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

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How will the increase in National Insurance affect umbrella company employees?

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 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

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Umbrella companies and visas – what you need to know

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 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

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Finding a good umbrella company: 10 tips for temporary workers

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. 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

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What is continuity of employment and how does it apply to umbrella companies?

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 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

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Does The Government Endorse Umbrella Companies?

Does the government endorse umbrella companies?

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

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Is There A Tie In Period With An Umbrella Company?

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 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

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Umbrella company complaints – what is fair, and what is fussy?

Umbrella company complaints – what is fair, and what is fussy?

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

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TUC Calls For Umbrella Companies To Be Banned

TUC calls for umbrella companies to be banned

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

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A government department fails to interpret IR35 correctly and faces an £87.9 million tax bill

A government department fails to interpret IR35 correctly and faces an £87.9 million tax bill

More IR35 confusion has come to light, this time from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). A review into the DWP’s IR35 compliance has unveiled an £87.9 million payment to HMRC. This payment is a result of years of inaccurate IR35 employment status assessments of contractors. IR35 is complex,

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How do umbrella companies process the payroll of employees?

How do umbrella companies process the payroll of employees?

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

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Churchill Knight Umbrella Is Open To The Idea Of Industry-Wide Umbrella Company Regulations

Churchill Knight Umbrella is open to the idea of industry-wide umbrella company regulations [Sponsored Editorial]

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

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10 tips to take on board before joining an umbrella company

10 tips to take on board before joining an umbrella company

Before joining an umbrella company, there are plenty of things you should check. This article will provide you with 10 helpful tips to help you choose an umbrella company you can trust, and one that’ll provide you with an efficient payroll service. Request a take home pay calculation Umbrella companies

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