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.
Author: Adrian Marlowe
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.
Substitution – an overfished red herring?
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.
Key factors identifying ‘outside IR35’ engagements
Six months on from the new Off Payroll Rules there is still confusion over which assignments should fall inside or outside of IR35, with often differing opinions between contractors, recruiters, and clients.
Clients imposing agency terms – problem solved
Unsurprisingly many hirers have reviewed their contractor engagement policies since inception of the new IR35 rules in April this year.
