Umbrella FAQ's

Possibly. Some agencies will require you to sign an opt-out form to enable you to work more than 48-hours per week and deliver on certain assignments.

Yes. It is a legal requirement that your contract of employment states when you can expect to receive payment from your employer.

If you haven’t been paid, speak to your agency and umbrella employer directly to find out why.

Yes. All contracts of employment must state the minimum rate you will be paid.

Your umbrella employer has to keep you up-to-date with the terms and conditions of your employment when they change, even if it’s relatively small.

Your umbrella employer has to keep you up-to-date with the terms and conditions of your employment when they change, even if it’s relatively small.

If you have a Student Loan, your employer is legally obliged to make a repayment every month from your salary.

Statutory payments are made to employees to cover specific periods when they can’t earn, for instance when they are ill or have a baby.

If you are employed by an umbrella company, you only need to complete a self-assessment tax return if you have additional income that is not taxed PAYE by them.

Along with your payslips, your umbrella employer is obliged to provide you with a P60 each year.