HMRC names 2 more tax-avoidance schemesters
HMRC shared another two companies yesterday (23rd February 2023), on their ‘named tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers and suppliers’ list. The companies named were: Canopaye Limited Integra Resourcing Limited The main theme of the schemes being used is the worker receives two payments, of which the second has not been taxed under PAYE,…
Auto-enrolment – are your affairs in order?
There can be little doubt that the introduction of auto-enrolment in 2012 has been a success, with workplace pension participation rate in the UK rising to 79% since then… that’s 22.6 million employees. But it appears possible that since the originally furore of publicity surrounding auto-enrolment, some employers may have taken their eye off the…
The right to request a predictable working pattern – what does this scheme entail?
The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill has recently passed its second reading in the House of Commons. The Government has confirmed its backing of the Private Members Bill, sponsored by MP Scott Benton, as of 3rd February 2023. What is the background behind this Bill? The policy paper known as the ‘Good…
Termination and Re-engagement
On 29 March 2022, in the wake of P&O Ferries’ dismissal of around 800 employees without consultation, the government announced that it would introduce a code of practice regarding the use of so-called “fire and rehire” tactics (AKA “dismissal and re-engagement”) to enforce changes to employees’ terms and conditions of employment. It was proposed that…
Changes to flexible working – The Government’s response to a more flexible workforce in the post-pandemic world.
Written by JMW LLP Flexible working has been a hot topic ever since the pandemic hit in March 2020, and a large proportion of the workforce has become used to either full remote working or the concept of a flexible working pattern. Historically, many employers have set their working conditions and it is seen as…
The holiday pay saga continues with Agnew and others.
Written by Brabners LLP Holiday pay remains a hot topic. In July, the Supreme Court handed down its judgment in the case of Harpur Trust v Brazel which confirmed that the accrual of 12.07% of pay to compensate for holidays results in an underpayment for part-year employees. Last week, on 12 January 2023, the Department…
Got a tip about a non-compliant umbrella company? Then give our hotline a ring
Originally written for Contractor UK Not so long ago, a former tax inspector who now works in the private sector said he could name a dozen non-compliant umbrella companies that were registered active; were operational, and were actively recruiting unsuspecting contractors. Not so long ago — just three weeks ago in fact, the FCSA switched…
Holiday accrual during periods of industrial action
Written by Brabners LLP What has happened? On 29 November 2022, in advance of further strikes proposed by Royal Mail staff, the Chief People Officer at Royal Mail was reported to have issued a communication to employees to say that annual leave would not accrue during periods of unpaid absence such as career breaks,…
BISHOPSGATE, are the latest firm to join roster of FCSA Members following compliance assessment
Bishopsgate Employment Services Limited has been revealed as the latest company to be accepted into the Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA), providing umbrella PAYE and subcontractor CIS payroll solutions to organisations within the UK. Bishopsgate has been awarded accreditation for its umbrella employment and CIS/Self-Employment services, joining the membership body’s roster of over 70…
FCSA STATEMENT ON LIQUID FRIDAY
Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has now finalised its investigation into allegations that Liquid Friday had made deductions for “business overheads” from its workers assignment rate without their knowledge or consent. FCSA can confirm that these allegations are incorrect. Our Codes have, since October 2021, required that all deductions are transparently shown in…