Understand the difference and find out which is the right option for you. Opting to work through an umbrella company is an increasingly popular payroll option in the UK for temporary workers and contractors. However, the understanding of what this actually means for workers is still largely misunderstood. This article aims to highlight in simple terms the differences between umbrella companies and agency PAYE systems; their functions and how worker payroll is processed. This article … [Read more...]
Future of Lockdown: UK Government Guidelines
A paper published by the House of Commons on April 2nd, 2021, outlines the rules around COVID-19 and returning to work. Here is a brief summary which outlines lockdown legislation, employer’s health and safety obligations and when workers can refuse to work.Download full report here.In late March 2020, the UK Government imposed a National lockdown in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic that swept the country. Government imposed rules that prohibited people from going to … [Read more...]
Education Agencies, a Growing Trend geared towards Outsourcing Payroll
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...]
IR35 For Beginners
Do you need assistance understanding IR35? Are you unsure if you are affected? This IR35 for beginners infographic may help.Infographic: IR35 for beginnersIf you have any questions or concerns about your IR35 status then please do connect with us on 01252 863700 or email info@epayme.co.uk.ePayMe are one of the UK’s leading providers of compliant payroll services to contractors, temporary agencies and small businesses. Our bespoke systems utilise the latest software and link directly … [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...]
A fair warning to IR35 non-compliers
The HMRC in a briefing issued last month announced how it will support IR35 affected organisations and intervene if 'deliberate defaulters' don’t comply. With the deadline April, 6th 2021 fast approaching the HMRC have issued a briefing, available on GOV.UK on how it will support affected organisations with IR35 reform changes. The HMRC also stated how they will intervene if IR35 non-compliers deliberately do not adhere to changes. Are you prepared? IR35 changes apply tomedium … [Read more...]
Know your IR35 status
Does your payroll include self-employed workers, contractors or consultants? A small piece of legislation is set to have a large impact on businesses. Understanding your IR35 status may save you from back paying unpaid tax. From the 6th April, 2021, all public authorities and medium to large sized businesses will be responsible for deciding the employment status of workers. Failure to comply could result in hefty workers tax and National Insurance shortfalls becoming the employer’s … [Read more...]
Are you calculating holiday pay at 12.07%? If so, you could be held liable for pay differences.
The position regarding holiday pay entitlement for workers with varying work patterns was considered by the Court of Appeal in the 2019 case of Harpur Trust vs. Brazel Case Study Ms Brazel, a clarinet and saxophone teacher worked at schools providing individual lessons to its pupils. She worked on average between 10 and 15 hours per week. She was paid by the hour and did not work during the school holidays. Ms Brazel was required to take her holiday entitlement.The school did what … [Read more...]
IR35 Case Study
Among other things, you’ll find that you’re not the first one who was ever confused and frightened and even sickened by human behaviour. J D Salinger.IR35 came into effect in 2000. Before the days of IR35, the most common way of operating as a contractor was as a self-employed individual. In the late 1980’s, HMRC introduced a new rule making any recruitment company engaging in self-employed workers, liable for any unpaid Tax if they failed to deduct full PAYE prior to payment to the … [Read more...]
Your IR35 Time Is Almost Up
With many still thinking IR35 will be delayed on ‘Tax Day’ the 23rd March, reports show no signs of IR35 being a topic of conversation. Tax Day is for the Government to publish tax consultations as part of their 10 year administration strategy, to create a tax system fit for the 21st Century.Part of these consultations will include false CJRS claims, which HMRC have already written to 27,000 claimants where there is a high risk that what they have claimed is incorrect. The action and … [Read more...]