As a recruitment and payroll sector professional, I’ve watched the contractor market evolve through several seismic shifts, IR35 reforms, rate squeezes, and now the...
For many recruitment agencies, advertising roles as “Inside IR35 – Umbrella Only” might seem like a straightforward way to help candidates understand how they will be...
With the Umbrella Companies Legislation; Chapter 11 updates of the Employment Status Manual last week, we’re getting more calls than ever about all things Deemed...
In the recruitment landscape, staying well-versed in the legal intricacies that impact your agency is important. One such critical element that demands your attention...
In the bustling world of recruitment, the introduction of SafeRec Certification in June 2023 has been nothing short of revolutionary. With a laser focus on compliance and transparency, it's quickly become the gold standard for umbrella companies, providing a beacon of trust in the complex contingent labour market. This rigorous certification process, underpinned by real-time auditing and cross-referencing with HMRC data, offers an unparalleled level of assurance to recruitment agencies and their clients. The result? Over 3,500 agencies across the UK have already made the decisive switch to partner with SafeRec Certified Umbrella Companies.
In the rapidly changing employment landscape, the choice of payroll software by umbrella companies stands as a pivotal decision impacting the entire recruitment ecosystem. Sebastien Sauca and Killian Fitzsimmons-Wilson highlight the critical nature of this choice, emphasising not just the operational efficiency but also the compliance and reliability it brings. This selection goes beyond mere functionality; it's about ensuring accuracy, meeting regulatory demands, and safeguarding relationships with recruitment agencies and workers alike. As recruitment agencies navigate a complex legislative framework, the software's ability to handle payroll accurately and comply with laws becomes a key factor in maintaining trust and avoiding financial or legal repercussions. The movement towards compliance-focused payroll solutions signifies a broader commitment to transparency, legal adherence, and the protection of all parties in the recruitment process, underscoring the strategic importance of payroll software in building a trustworthy recruitment infrastructure.
We had the pleasure of interviewing Rebecca Seeley Harris and chatting with her about everything from the Umbrella Consultation, through Kaye Adams IR35 case, CV19 inquiry, to the taxation of TikTok influencers, and much much more
Evidence shows that CEST is moving in the wrong direction and is more proof that the tool is leaving businesses in limbo, unsure of whether an engagement should be inside or outside of IR35.
This multifaceted IR35 solution not only provides us with the ability to do status determinations in a very robust way, there’s also the facility to actually underwrite everything that’s taking place with insurance products.
Innovate UK was found to have engaged some contractors who should have been considered inside IR35 and subject to Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions, which has given rise to a £36 million tax bill.
This year’s annual whitepaper from Kingsbridge Contractor Insurance has taken a closer look at what has changed over the last 12-months and with almost 2,000 businesses including contractors, recruiters and end clients responding to the whitepaper survey, some interesting data has emerged.
