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 for labour market enforcement. From the outset they stated a wish for input from umbrella workers, and HM Treasury has now issued a survey specifically for workers to submit their […]
Working Through An Umbrella Company? – 10 key phrases to understand
If you are new to umbrella working, you may be hearing lots of new words or phrases for the first time and not know what they mean. Here, Meredith McCammond from the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) explains some of the terminology used and provides you with a few practical tips on the way, […]
Crawford Temple from Professional Passport Discusses Holiday Pay Issues
Earlier this year allegations surfaced that some umbrella firms are wrongly withholding holiday pay from contractors. The story was highlighted by BBC Radio 4’s Moneybox programme and its impact was felt throughout the entire industry as all umbrellas came under suspicion for duping contractors out of money due to them. Crawford Temple is CEO of […]
I’m an agency/umbrella worker. What is my right to a holiday?
Many people think that being a temp who works for a recruitment agency is precarious and that you don’t get any benefits. But your rights as an agency or umbrella worker might actually be much better than you thought. Did you know that as an agency or umbrella worker you are entitled to 5.6 weeks […]