HM Treasury Want Umbrella Workers’ Views
In November, we reported on the government’s call for evidence on the umbrella sector which forms part of their commitment to bring umbrellas into scope
22 December 2021
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In November, we reported on the government’s call for evidence on the umbrella sector which forms part of their commitment to bring umbrellas into scope
The vast majority (74%) of workers report that they are not offered any incentive to work over the Christmas period according to a survey by
The Insolvency Service has had their powers extended to investigate and disqualify company directors who abuse the company dissolution process. The legislation will also help
The Health & Safety Executive has announced plans to update legislation so that workers (as well as employees) will be entitled to have PPE provided
Latest data shows that temporary and contract workers played a critical role in UK’s economy during the pandemic, with 980,000 temporary workers on assignment every
Gig economy workers who use apps and platforms to find work are managed, profiled and controlled by opaque algorithmic systems according to Worker Info Exchange,
The professionals, comprised of tax lawyers, tax advisers and accountants, led by Sarah Gabbai of McDermott, Will and Emery, have taken action due to the
New EU rules mean that platform economy workers will be presumed to be employees of the digital platform that engages them. This in turn will
The Loan Charge and Taxpayer Fairness APPG has written to the new Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Lucy Frazer QC MP, with 10 key questions