Can my agency force me to work through their PSL?

We’ve written before about Preferred Supplier Lists (PSLs) and how they can be incredibly effective for agencies looking to reduce their risk when engaging with other suppliers, including umbrella companies. In short, a PSL is a list that the agency creates of trusted companies that they are willing to work with as part of their […]

What is disguised remuneration?

Ordinarily, when a worker employed by an intermediary, such as an umbrella company, they are usually paid their wages after deductions such as pay as you earn tax (PAYE) and national insurance contributions (NIC).  However, some umbrella companies offer alternative ways for workers to receive payments from them. Some umbrellas operate schemes whereby the worker’s […]