by Lynne Gowers | Aug 24, 2023 | News, Agencies
Employers are to face significantly harsher fines for each worker they hire illegally, under a government shake up of penalties imposed on rogue employers and landlords. The proposed legislation, designed to deter unscrupulous businesses that enable illegal...
by Lynne Gowers | Aug 10, 2023 | Agencies, News
Brabners LLP has highlighted an interesting recent case which involved the thorny issue of “dual” or “joint” employment. In a blog post for the FCSA, the law firm reflected upon the tricky nature of joint employment in the UK. While it’s a recognised principle...
by Lynne Gowers | Jul 11, 2023 | Agencies, Contractors, News
A recently published report has shed light on the alarming rise of tax fraud facilitated by so-called mini umbrella companies. The author, well-known tax reporter Dan Neidle, is clear in his conclusion that these schemes are criminal tax evasion, fraud in other words,...
by Lynne Gowers | Apr 27, 2023 | Agencies, Contractors, News
A recent industry report has shown that contractor demand is on the up while permanent placements continue to fall back, as economic uncertainty continues to impact hiring trends. The latest KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs, compiled by S&P Global, showed a slight...
by Lynne Gowers | Mar 16, 2023 | Agencies, Contractors, News
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt opened his first full Budget speech by declaring that it was a ‘Budget for Growth’. He emphasised that this would be ‘long term, sustainable, healthy growth’; after all, Kwasi Kwarteng’s ill-fated September speech at the same despatch box was...
by [email protected] | Nov 21, 2022 | News, Fun Stuff, Liquid Friday
We’re so excited to announce that next year, for the first time, we’ll be sponsoring Portsmouth Pride! At Liquid Friday we strive to provide a fully equitable, diverse and inclusive working culture where everyone can be themselves and be the best they can be. In...