At the beginning of June, the government published the long-awaited consultation on the regulation of the umbrella industry. However, there is concern that the proposals target employment businesses and hirers rather than umbrella companies, which could negatively affect a vibrant recruitment and contractor supply industry.
The government’s consultation on the regulation of the umbrella company market is a current hot topic for supply businesses. The proposals put forward are aimed at regulation of the industry, to address employment rights abuses and tax non-compliance.
Non-compete clauses are those which prevents an individual from setting up, or having an interest in a competing business, or going to work for someone who is a competing business.
