Lutz v Ryanair DAC and Anor: Court of Appeal upholds decisions of Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal concerning employment status of agency pilot
Facts: Mr Lutz, a pilot, was supplied to Ryanair by an aviation recruitment agency called MCG Aviation Limited (now known as Storm Global Ltd) (Storm Global). Storm Global had a contract with Ryanair to supply “contracted pilots”. Storm Global in turn mandated that Mr Lutz must provide his services through a service company called Dishford….
For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers: the implications of the Supreme Court ruling on gender under the Equality Act 2010
The Supreme Court’s April 2025 ruling in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers attracted widespread commentary, debate, and confusion. We are now a few months on, and the implication of the decision is no more clear. The Supreme Court have ruled that when it comes to the provisions of the Equality…
A Fresh Look for our Business Partner Programme
We’re doing something a little different with the blog today. Normally, this is where we talk about the big compliance challenges our sector faces, or the policy changes that keep us all on our toes. But this time, I wanted to take a step back and give you a peek behind the curtain at something…
How to Select the Right Outsourcing Partner for Umbrella Companies?
The rise of umbrella companies has prompted increasing demand for efficient financial administration, compliance, and reduced administrative overhead. With the global finance and accounting outsourcing market on track to reach $60.31 billion by 2030, outsourcing has become a strategic move for sustainable growth and agility. Why should you consider Outsourcing? Umbrella companies deal with intricate logistics surrounding payroll,…
IMS Decimal – Outsourced Accounting & Financial Back-office services
With 19+ years of industry expertise, IMS Decimal offers secure, compliant, and scalable outsourced accounting and financial back-office services. Serving 250+ global brands across diverse sectors, we help businesses streamline their operations, enhance decision-making, and drive growth; freeing the team to focus on core tasks, while we handle the numbers. IMS Decimal empowers businesses worldwide…
Introducing Kintec: Same Experts. Smarter Brand. Bigger Vision.
Big news—JA is now Kintec. No, we haven’t been bought out. No, we’re not merging. And no, there are definitely no consultants behind this. What’s changed? Just the name and the brand. What hasn’t? Everything that matters. We’re still the same team you know and trust. Still obsessed with umbrella payroll. Still building tools that actually work….
Contractor loses claim for fees because of “entire agreement” clause in contract
In the recent case of Mr Alastair Dobbie v Paula Felton T/A Feltons Solicitors, the Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled that a consultant, whose contract contained “entire agreement” and “no oral variations” clauses, could not argue that there had been a separate verbal agreement to change its terms. The case acts as an important reminder to…
AI in recruitment and potential for bias
There are many benefits to using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in recruitment processes, to automate filtering processes and promote efficiency, scalability and consistency. AI in recruitment is on the rise, with a November 2023 survey by the Institute of Student Employers finding that nearly a third of employers are now using AI as part of…
From Temp to Timeless: Why Umbrella Firms Are Looking Into Bureau
If there’s one thing umbrella payroll firms know all too well, it’s that contractor demand can be a rollercoaster. One month you’re flying – filling roles, onboarding workers, and handling payroll at pace. The next? Market shifts, margins tighten, and you’re staring down another unpredictable quarter. That’s why more contractor payroll companies are taking a…
Doctor found to be inside IR35 despite no obligation on hospital to provide work and no notice period
In George Mantides Ltd v HMRC [2025], the Upper-tier Tax Tribunal has concluded that a doctor, who worked via his own personal services company (“PSC”), fell inside IR35 and was deemed to be an employee of the hospital at which he worked, despite the fact that the hospital was not obliged to provide him with…