Tag: recruitment company
Right to Work Checks: New Responsibilities for Recruitment Businesses
From 1 October 2026, under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025, the Right To Work (RTW) scheme and the meaning of “employer” have been expanded for the purposes of the civil penalty provisions under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. It now covers individuals i.e.: PAYE temps, so that if the recruitment... Read more »
Practical Steps Recruitment Businesses Should Take Now
The Finance Act 2026 shifts payroll tax risk up the chain and the most effective response is practical, not theoretical. Below is a workable action list to help reduce your exposure. 1) Audit your labour supply chain You must know who is paying your workers, on what basis, and which umbrella companies are being used.... 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 »
Data Protection for Recruitment Companies
You’ll no doubt know that The Data Protection Act requires every organisation that processes personal information to register with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO). Recruitment Companies can not fail to process personal information when dealing with candidates, contractors and interims. You’ll also no doubt know what the 8 Principles of the Data Protection Act 1998... Read more »