Can my Agency Dictate what Umbrella I Use?
Can my recruitment agency dictate what umbrella company I use? As IR35 approaches more contractors are seeking the services of umbrella companies throughout the UK. For the most part, umbrella companies are suggested to contractors from the recruitment agency associated with their relevant assignment. This is an attempt to help the contractor speed up the […]
Agency Worker Regulations Explained
What is AWR AWR stands for Agency Workers Regulations (2010) and is a legislation designed specifically to protect agency workers from discrimination in favour of permanent co-workers in the same role at the end client. Issues addressed by this legislation include pay rate, access to holidays and working time conditions. Background behind AWR Imagine this […]
Claiming Expenses with an Umbrella Company
Can I claim Expenses through my umbrella company? One of the most frequently asked questions that we receive is in relation to reclaiming expenses as a contractor working through our umbrella services – here’s what you need to know. Contractors who have been around for some time would have noticed significant changes in this arena […]
Revisiting The Good Work Plan
It’s been a turbulent year. With many businesses adopting survival mode mid-March it is understandable that certain aspects of operation have found themselves lower on the priority list than would be justified in a “normal” year. As an Umbrella company, we are classified as an essential service – our office staff members are noted as […]
Your Contract: IR35 Determination
Some time ago, HMRC determined that a minority of contractors opting to work via their own ltd company (or Personal Service Company/PSC) were performing roles in a “disguised employee” context, i.e. they were being paid via their company for work that is justifiably that of a regular employee. From HMRC’s vantage point these individuals should […]
Is your end client’s approach to IR35 in your best interest?
It’s no secret that the vast majority of contractors do not want to work inside of IR35. The common conception (based on feedback and industry insight) is that contractors – for the most part, would like to continue to operate outside IR35 (if this is their current position). Being outside allows the individual to continue […]
IR35 Guide
It’s no secret that the vast majority of contractors do not want to work inside of IR35. The common conception (based on feedback and industry insight) is that contractors – for the most part, would like to continue to operate outside IR35 (if this is their current position). Being outside allows the individual to continue […]
Are you ready to prepare IR35 Determination Statements?
Understandably, there is a high degree of procrastination and reluctance to initiate new ventures within UK businesses at the moment. “We’re seeing how things will settle” seems to be a common utterance within recent conversations – and being honest, I can empathize with the notion. COVID-19, Brexit, a recession, the job market hitting new lows […]
The Problem with Short-Sighted Business
The UK’s contractors have faced some trials and tribulations of late – and they don’t seem to be out of the woods yet. As the country’s businesses begin to recover from the effects of COVID some new, unfavourable trends seem to be emerging. The first hurdle for contractors Let’s step back a couple of months… […]
Prepping for Video Interviews
You’ve applied for your dream job and received the news that you’ve been granted that all-important interview. Due to the current climate, it is more likely your next interview will be online. Video interviewing isn’t a new concept, it has been used by recruitment agencies for several years. The younger generation has grown up with […]
