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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
