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Most umbrella companies meet all tax and labour laws and have nothing but good intentions when it comes to looking after their employees.
Unfortunately, whether it’s through inability or corruption, some umbrellas don’t meet the standards that employees expect of them.
If you suspect that an umbrella company is acting illegally or unethically, you should report them. We explain why and how you can do this below.
Last year was a challenging year for almost everyone in the UK, including umbrella workers. Many of these challenges are likely to continue this year, but there will also be opportunities for umbrella workers to prosper in 2021.
In this article, we look at some of the most important challenges and opportunities facing umbrella workers this year.
At the end of this strangest of years, Umbrella’s traditional end of year celebrations and awards ceremony have for the first time been held in our offices! Conscious of our status as a holder of a COVID-secure employer accreditation, the prize winners were informed by email and were invited to make the solo walk to CEO Nick Holmes’ office to collect their trophy and accept the praise heaped on them! The walk along ‘Winners’ Way’ was accompanied by appreciative cheering and support from their colleagues!
HMRC has warned contractors not to be fooled by unlawful tax and umbrella schemes advertising unusually high rates of take home pay.
As the deadline for sweeping IR35 reforms in the private sector draws closer, HMRC has launched a new campaign against tax avoidance and ‘dodgy’ umbrella schemes.
A controversial set of changes to off-payroll working (IR35) rules is due to take effect in the Private Sector from next April.
For contractors, the next few months represent a crucial period in which to prepare for the changes and minimise the financial impact of the tax changes.
To help you get ready for the April 2021 IR35 reforms, we have published a brief guide with only the key facts that you need to know about.
New research from the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) suggests that contractors are lowering their day rates and working more to mitigate the impact of coronavirus disruption.
The study also points to rising concerns about the government’s tax policy, including upcoming changes to IR35 in the private sector.
With just a few months to go before major IR35 reforms take effect in the private sector, HMRC is launching a package of support to help contractors get ready for the changes.
The new measures include webinars for contractors and large and medium-sized businesses that will be affected by the changes. Demand for these sessions seems high after four original workshops filled up in four days. HMRC has since added more more sessions for contractors and businesses.
All the team at Umbrella.co.uk would like to wish you a happy festive season and a prosperous new year.
This year has been turbulent and challenging for all and we are excited to welcome in the New Year and are hopeful that normality is within reach.
Following concerns that umbrella companies might be affected by some ambiguity in the legislation emerging out of off-payroll reforms. HMRC and FCSA held a productive meeting yesterday to confirm that the new legislation was not designed to capture the relationship between umbrella companies and recruitment agencies.
It’s World Mental Health Day on 10th October. We’d like to take the opportunity to remind our contractor customers that you have access to a free professional counselling service with Umbrella Rewards. If you are affected by mental or emotional strain, especially in these difficult times, login to the Umbrella Rewards Customer Portal and visit the 'Care & Support' area.
