Ep 2 - A look on umbrella companies - a podcast by Recruitment & Employment Confederation

In this episode, our Chief Executive Neil Carberry and Recruitment Standards Director Lorraine Laryea discuss the debate around umbrella companies, the regulatory issues and the actions we have taken to make a difference.

Tune in to hear about:
• The government pressure points surrounding regulations and making positive changes
• The reciprocal obligations and restrictions that umbrella companies are subjected to
• Tips on the correct approach to enforce with supply chains, whilst we await legislative changes

Key quotes/takeaways:
• Umbrella company regulations are absolutely necessary – Neil
• Take the opportunity to shape the agenda for the future - Neil
• There needs to be reciprocal obligations between employment business, our members and umbrella companies – Lorraine
• Make sure you completely understand the arrangement that you have entered into with an umbrella company – Lorraine
• We have a template diligence checklist that members can use when they are working with umbrella companies. It provides a robust set of questions so you can be sure the umbrella company you’re working with are meeting minimum requirements - Lorraine

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