Tag: recruiters
Recruiters & the Fair Work Agency – What you need to know
The Fair Work Agency went live on 7th April 2026. What is it? It incorporates & replaces the following bodies: The Employment Agencies Standards (EAS) The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) The Office of the Director of Labour Market Enforcement (DLME) What will it do? Its ultimate aim is to protect workers and ensure... Read more »
Who the Finance Act 2026 really catches
“Umbrella Company” and “Purported Umbrella Company” The new rules don’t just target traditional umbrella companies. They also introduce a new concept: the “purported umbrella company”. When liability shifts up the supply chain From 6 April 2026, if an umbrella company does not pay the correct PAYE or NICs, the recruitment business at the top of... Read more »
Becoming a Specialist in Recruitment Law
A specialist in recruitment law? That’s a bit niche, isn’t it? How on earth did you end up doing that? These are questions that are often posed by clients, colleagues, and friends; and even by myself every now and again! Recruitment law is indeed a niche field, but it offers a fascinating blend of legal... Read more »
Answers to some of your questions about the changes to the IR35 off-payroll rules
We’ve put together a list of “the little things” that everybody needs to know regarding the changes to the IR35 off-payroll rules: Under the off-payroll rules a recruitment business is the “fee payer” as it is the party immediately above the contractor’s PSC which is the “intermediary”. The contractor is the “worker” and the... Read more »
The do’s and don’ts for contracts
This blog accompanies the video that I recorded for The Recruitment Network on the dos & don’ts for contracts. In my video I whittled them down to a handful on both sides, although there will be others that don’t appear in these lists. DOS The primary do is to have your contract terms properly drafted,... Read more »
Don’t get caught in the IR35 trap!
With the new legislation for the private sector to be implemented in April 2021, we want to ensure that neither you nor your candidates get caught in the IR35 trap. These tips will also apply to any contractors currently working within the public sector. As you already know, remaining outside IR35 revolves around three main... Read more »