‘Remote’ right to work checks extended – again
For the past two years, due to lockdowns and work from home guidance, employers have been able to carry out right to work checks remotely. These arrangements were due to end in April 2022
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Non-payment by an umbrella – where do agencies stand?
When agencies engage with umbrella companies, they rely on the umbrella making payments to contractors timeously and generally these arrangements work very smoothly, with payments being made either immediately, or very shortly after, receipt of funds from the agency.
Return of the SSP rebate scheme for Covid-19 related absences
Regulations have now been laid before parliament formally reinstating the SSP rebate scheme that came to an end on 30th September 2021.
Further BEIS Survey on Umbrella use
Further to the government’s recent call for evidence (see our article on 14th December 2021) BEIS has now issued a short survey for completion by recruitment businesses.
Temporary change to sick pay rules and calls for an increase in SSP
The government has passed regulations which temporarily extend the period in which an individual can self-certify, before they get a doctor’s certificate, for the purposes of claiming statutory sick pay (SSP).
HMRC ‘Tax avoidance – don’t get caught out’ campaign
HMRC has refreshed its campaign to help contractors, who are self-employed or engaged through an agency or umbrella company, understand their pay arrangements. The intention being that individuals understand if they could be at risk, so they don’t get an unexpected tax bill. HMRC has asked that we share access to these resources with our readers.
HMRC, Treasury and BEIS joint call for evidence on the Umbrella market
In addition to HMRC’s other actions, a call for evidence has been issued jointly by BEIS, HM Treasury and HMRC regarding umbrella companies. The document indicates concerns regarding regulatory and tax non-compliance in the sector, as well as signalling a clear intent to legislate, however to get it right information and evidence is sought on current arrangements.
HMRC umbrella tool falls short – assurance is the name of the game
The Court of Appeal has upheld an earlier employment tribunal decision that a courier rider should be classed as a ‘worker’ irrespective that they could allocate work to other riders in a pool.
Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) – a sleeping giant?
10 years after it was introduced, the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 have seemingly lain unmentioned. The few reported claims bely the drama that unfolded in 2010 when the regulations, in some people’s minds, threatened the very end of agency supply work.
House of Lords call for evidence on Off Payroll Rules & BEIS Survey on the Conduct Regulations
The Court of Appeal has upheld an earlier employment tribunal decision that a courier rider should be classed as a ‘worker’ irrespective that they could allocate work to other riders in a pool.