L day 2025 – what to expect and what comes next for umbrella companies, agencies and supply chains?
On 21 July, HMRC will publish draft legislation introducing joint liability for umbrella non-compliance. This L Day marks a key step in reform — with limited time for feedback before it becomes law. Here's what to expect and how to engage.
Update: A Closer Look at the ERB Roadmap and the Future of Umbrella Regulation
The UK government has released a roadmap for major employment law reforms. This article breaks down the key milestones and what agencies and umbrellas must do to prepare for the changes coming by 2027.
Joint & Several Liability: What It Means for Recruitment Agencies — and How to Get Ready
HMRC plans to introduce joint and several liability between agencies and umbrellas by April 2026. This article explains what it means, why traditional due diligence won’t cut it, and how SafeRec helps you stay compliant with real-time, auditable proof.
Beneath the Surface: Why Payslip Auditing and Payslip Verification Aren’t the Same Thing
Payslip verification and forensic auditing aren’t the same. One checks data, the other checks reality. Learn why reviewing actual payslips — not just exports — is key to protecting your business, your workers, and your compliance.
How Umbrella Reconciliation Statements build Worker Confidence?
Discover how reconciliation statements build trust in the umbrella model by making pays and deductions transparent. This article breaks down how they work, why they matter, and how better communication can restore worker confidence.
More Than Just the Middleman? Rethinking the Role of Umbrella Companies in the Modern Supply Chain
Are umbrella companies merely administrative bridges — or critical compliance infrastructure?
The April 2025 National Minimum Wage Rise: What It Means for Umbrella Companies, Agencies, and Workers
The National Minimum Wage is rising in April 2025 — but are your workers truly being paid what they’re owed? Discover how to stay compliant, avoid hidden risks, and protect your brand by partnering with a SafeRec Certified Umbrella Company.
What is a Key Information Document? Guide for Recruitment Agencies
A comprehensive guide to Key Information Documents (KIDs), explaining when and how recruitment agencies must provide these mandatory documents to contractors, and how SafeRec's generator tool ensures compliance.
Criminal Finances Act 2017: Guide for all Agencies
A comprehensive guide to the Criminal Finances Act 2017, explaining how recruitment agencies can protect themselves from tax evasion risks when working with umbrella companies through proper compliance procedures.