Recruitment trade organisations have give their opinions on comments made by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn concerning the UK's use of agency labourThe statements are being labelled as ‘inaccurate’ by recruitment trade bodiesCorbyn’s speech last week committed to a Labour government ensuring that all UK workers would benefit from equal rights at work from day one of starting in a job, while collective bargaining requirements would be required in key sectors in what he said would be a … [Read more...]
Status of ‘gig’ economy workers thrown into question again
The status of workers in the ‘gig’ economy has been thrown back into the spotlight, following a ruling that a courier with logistics firm City Sprint should be classed as a worker rather than self-employed.The BBC reported late last week a tribunal classed Maggie Dewhurst, the courier in question, as a worker, and therefore should be entitled to basic rights including holiday and sick pay, and the National Living Wage.City Sprint said it was "disappointed" at the ruling and will review … [Read more...]
ePayMe to cycle 40 miles for British Heart Foundation
ePayMe are swapping their road bikes for push bikes to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.We will be riding 40+ miles from London to Reading as part of a charity bike ride. Setting off from the outskirts of London, they will cycle through all the beautiful villages and glorious countryside that heads towards Reading town centre.Chairman Andrew Johnston, who's leading the event, said: "Our aim is to raise £2000 for BHF because what they do is remarkable. The BHF has helped halve … [Read more...]
Zero – Certainly Not Hero
“Zero Hours workers face £1,000 pay penalty” ……………………. read the damning, and rather concerning, recently published BBC article which follows.“I thought zero hours’ contracts were a thing of the past” “They’re illegal” “You compromise your rights” “No chance would I work this way”The above are frequent statements when discussing this topic. This is EXACTLY why ePayMe DO NOT offer work under such contractual terms. In short, we will not leave you exposed. Have the comfort and confidence … [Read more...]
No More Hiding
Two things in the coming weeks are certain;1. Christmas is on its way2. We will soon be in 2017“You can’t hide” (from the above), and nor can providers continuing to operate in murky waters (the net continues to close). Compliance is King – ePayMe understands this. Ensure you are engaged with a payroll partner whose reputation precedes them whilst delivering a “customer first” mentality.ePayMe, along with their client base are working tirelessly to ensure 2017 starts off at … [Read more...]
HMRC reveals plans for new public sector IR35 legislation—industry responds
This Monday saw the release of the HMRC’s draft finance bill, detailing the reforms as to how the IR35 legislation must be operated in the public sector from April 2017.There have been strong reactions from industry bodies to the Government’s new ‘Draft provisions for Finance Bill 2017’, nearly 400 pages of new tax legislation setting out the draft provisions for technical consultation, including changes to National Insurance contributions, clampdown on salary sacrifice contracts for new car … [Read more...]
ePayMe Launches Christmas Stopmotion
The ePayMe elves have been hard at work moulding clay figures and building sets to create our wonderful Christmas greeting.Two Little Schnauzers is a short animation about two naughty Schnauzers decorating the ePayMe office, but ending up with catastrophic results.The video has taken influence from ePayMe's office dogs Charlie and Marley who often spend their days, hard at work, chasing each other around the office, lazing in the sunshine and getting cuddles and scratches from all … [Read more...]
HMRC off-payroll changes put recruiters in firing line
Recruiters fear “ill-conceived” changes to the rules regarding off-payroll workers will have a negative effect on the industry and could place some agencies on the wrong side of the law.Chancellor Philip Hammond announced in his Autumn Statement that the responsibility for operating IR35 off-payroll working rules and paying the correct tax will shift to the body paying the worker's company, potentially the recruitment agency.The new rules mean that when a worker provides their services … [Read more...]
ePayMe partners with The Recruitment Network
We're happy to announce we have partnered with the exclusive The Recruitment Network and become a platinum member of The Recruitment Network Club.The Recruitment Network is a new company derived from Innergy founders James Osbourne and Gordon Stoddart.They saw a gap in the market to supply a service for leaders of business to come together and collaboratively help each other and improve performance, which in the long run, can increase efficiency and profitability - it's the ultimate … [Read more...]
Christmas Jumper Day 2016
ePayMe and Team ePayMe are taking part in Save the Children UK Christmas Jumper Day !Christmas Jumper Day is a nation wide charity event where you turn up to your work, school and any other tribulations in a Christmas Jumper. You can also pimp your look with baubles, tinsel, reindeer antlers, mince pies, holly (wear gloves) and anything else festive related. History of the Christmas Jumper: A (sort of) True Tale The history of the Christmas jumper dates back to … [Read more...]