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Who are the Fair Work Agency (FWA)? The Fair Work Agency (FWA) is the nations single enforcement body for major employment rights, launched on 7th April 2026. One of its opening priorities is policing and enforcement of National Minimum Wage (which also includes the Hational Kiving Wage). An area of concern are umbrella deductions and … Continue reading Minimum Wage Enforcement and Umbrella Deductions
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has seen an increase in attempts to use ‘Bills of Exchange’ to pay a tax liability. HMRC are aware that there are promoters, particularly in the recruitment and temporary labour sector, marketing their use. Organised Crime Groups are also particularly active in these sectors. HMRC have set out their position … Continue reading Tax fraud warning: ‘Bills of Exchange’
Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit as New laws bring the world of work into the 21st century Over 15 million people across the UK are to benefit from new worker protections, including those on the lowest pay and in the most insecure jobs. New rights confirmed including day one paternity leave and parental leave, statutory sick pay, protections for pregnant workers, increased protection from unfair … Continue reading Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent
HMRC is aware that businesses are being approached by organisations offering models which falsely claim to be able to reduce employment costs through ‘tax credits’ offset from third party businesses they have acquired. HMRC considers these arrangements tax evasion. HMRC is aware that businesses are being approached by organisations offering models which falsely claim to be able to reduce … Continue reading Tax fraud warning for employment agencies and employers
The June 2025 Employer Bulletin has outlined and shared resources for umbrella employer organisation, their users and associated employees. The HMRC published and named tax avoidance schemes list contains a sizeable number of umbrella organisations who have been found to be promoting and operating tax avoidance schemes which don’t work. New guidance and tools for … Continue reading Umbrella employers – good practice updates