ePayMe National Account Director Paul Johnston explains the reasons behind the noticeable increase of outsourced payroll by education agencies. Since the start of COVID pandemic we have seen a substantial increase in education agencies that are outsourcing to umbrella services like ourselves to manage their internal payroll (PAYE). Paul outlines the many pros for agency workers when acquiring umbrella services.Since the termination of expenses back in 2016, many workers felt … [Read more...]
Effects of the Payroll working rule on education sites and employment agencies in the public sector research study 2017
The HMRC ahead of the 2021 IR35 roll-out, republished two 2017 research studies that investigated the effects of the payroll working rule in the public sector on education sites and employment agencies. In 2021 the HMRC commissioned IFF Research and Frontier Economics to gather evidence of longer-term effects of the off-payroll working reform implemented in the public sector in 2017. Findings for both reports combined were gathered from 51 quantitative and 40 qualitative interviews. … [Read more...]
Summer school catch up for pupils across England
The Government have announced an extra £420m in funding along with £300m announced for catch-up projects in January.The Prime Minister has stated the money would help ensure no child is left behind due to the pandemic.Schools will have the option to run summer classes for pupils who need it most, potentially starting with those who will be moving up to Year 7 at secondary school this year.Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said the average primary school would receive around £6,000 … [Read more...]
Education agencies, why are you not outsourcing your payroll?
Why use an Umbrella company or as we like to call ourselves, an Outsourced payroll Provider, compared to PAYE through your agency?We have seen a large increase in education agencies utilising umbrella services since the pandemic and below our National Account Director Paul Johnston explains why:Since the demise of expenses back in 2016, the thought of utilising a payroll provider for Umbrella services has seen a change in mind-set and not all for the right reasons. Many workers feel that … [Read more...]
Your Provider May Giveth but HMRC May Taketh Away!
Only last week we heard that several recruitment consultants had received tax demands from HMRC relating to unpaid tax on incentive payments received from one or more umbrella companies. If recruitment agency staff accept monies, vouchers and other types of benefit from umbrella providers, they should be declaring this as taxable income.The Government is taking this issue seriously and the actions being taken within the next two years will highlight not just taxation but also the UK’s … [Read more...]
Moving back to a trusted umbrella service from an expensive PSC provider!
Following changes for off payroll working in the Public Sector, many contractors may have found themselves assessed as working inside IR35. Many end clients do not want the hassle of deciding each individual case and so have placed a blanket ban on all contractors. Many of these contractors cease operating through their own limited company, and opt instead for umbrella employment as their agency and end client have suggested. For a contractor working inside IR35 this is usually the better … [Read more...]
Do you operate within the Public Sector?
Last 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...]
Heads go to Downing Street with ‘dire’ funding warning
Head teachers have written to Theresa May to warn that a funding crisis could make schools reduce hours, lay off staff or stop teaching some subjects.The letter to the prime minister has been signed by the heads of every state school in West Sussex, who argue they need £20m in emergency funding.They say the "distraction" of grammar schools cannot be a priority ahead of basic funding and staffing.The government has promised a complete overhaul of school funding in England.But the … [Read more...]
World Teacher’s Day, are you celebrating?
We would love to hear what everyone is doing for World Teacher's Day, send in your stories for a chance to win a prize for the best teachers tales to us!*So how did World Teacher's Day transpire?World Teachers' Day, held annually on October 5 since 1994, commemorates teacher organisations worldwide. Its aim is to mobilise support for teachers and to ensure that the needs of future generations will continue to be met by teachers.According to UNESCO, World Teachers' Day represents a … [Read more...]
Are you our classroom hero?
Why not send us a snap to show us or tell us what you love or once loved about your role as a teaching assistant to be in with a chance to feature on our website and win a free weeks’ worth of admin!WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER……#NATIONALTEACHINGASSISTANTDAY … [Read more...]