In this article, we provide an abbreviated breakdown of the key proposals of The Employment Rights Bill pertaining to zero-hours contracts and non-compliance in the umbrella company sector. Plus, commentary from those serving contractors and umbrella workers. The Employment Rights Bill has moved a step closer to becoming law. This Bill will have overarching implications […]

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A source has told The Freelance Informer how some umbrella companies could still be systematically withholding and pocketing holiday pay from contractors and temp workers, potentially affecting thousands, especially supply teachers. However, if existing and former umbrella workers claim unused holiday pay they could be quids in by Christmas, said the source. How the Scheme […]

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As freelancers, sole traders, and agency contractors, we are often caught in the crossfire of new government policies that aim to reshape the workforce. With Labour’s plans for a new industrial strategy, announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves in her speech this week at the Labour Party Conference, many are questioning whether these […]

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Labour’s new legislative agenda promises enhanced rights and flexibility for workers. However, a lack of engagement with self-employment experts, advisers and freelancers before decisions are made could lead to financial ruin for the millions of self-employed on zero-hours contracts. Commentators serving the self-employed offer their responses following King Charles’ speech to Parliament this week In […]

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