Redundancy Notice periods and pay owed Due to COVID-19, the UK is experiencing one of the worst employment climates it has ever faced. In response to stagnant or unpredictable revenue flow, many employers are implementing safeguarding measures to ensure their businesses can weather the ongoing storm. In these circumstances, the unfortunate reality is that if …
Redundancy aspects to consider for Employers. The UK is among many countries facing unprecedented levels of disruption in the world of employment. The pandemic has shaken many businesses to their foundation – leaving Directors and owners struggling with the difficult choice: provide redundancy for a percentage of their workers, or contend with a deeper (potentially …
Redundancy What are the variants? Redundancy is a generic term. Many employers are now facing the prospect first-hand and it’s important that you have an understanding of the different types of redundancy for your employee base. Firstly, can it be avoided? When considering compulsory employee redundancy you must first consider if it can be avoided …
What is a Key Information Document? Why is it Important? The Key Information Document seems to be the subject of some confusion in the recruitment industry at the moment. We have heard from a few clients and colleagues who have a vague understanding of the new requirement, but many are still in the dark about …
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Currently we know that there is talk of regulating umbrella companies and we understand why. The need to demonstrate compliance on a more frequent basis has affected many agencies and requesting additional certification from umbrella companies is now commonplace.
There are various companies who offer assessments and certifications and this gives agencies peace of mind that their contractors are being looked after and things are done correctly. Not all of these are affordable or accessible for smaller umbrella companies, but ERA Services has a fair and affordable pricing structure, and as long as you have 1 employee, you can opt for an ERA assessment.
ERA conducts a thorough, impartial assessment of all aspects of employment rights from minimum wage, holiday pay, modern slavery, and confirmation that all taxes are paid appropriately and on time for both your internal and umbrella workers, along with the additional responsibilities for your umbrella workers in line with AWR, the EAA Conduct Regulations and Key Information Documents. The ERA audit is not just a case of ticking boxes and providing documents; in line with UKAS procedures, we look at the processes in place to ensure that a company is following them to be the best employer that they can be.
Holding an ERA certificate should reassure your agencies that you uphold the standards set for all employers in the UK and that your contractors are well taken care of.
We do recognise that in the temporary workforce sector that there has been much unrest over the last few years caused mainly by constant changes to taxation and employment law legislation and appreciate that recruitment agencies are under more and more pressure from end clients to evidence their compliance, and this includes their relationships with umbrella companies. The ERA assessment is tailored with additional questions that deal with your responsibilities as an employer of your internal staff, along with additional responsibilities for your temporary workers such as AWR day one and week 12 rights, EAA Conduct Regulations and the Key Information Document.
The ERA audit is not just a case of ticking boxes and providing documents; in line with UKAS procedures, we look at the processes in place to ensure that a company is following them to be the best employer that they can be.
Holding an ERA certificate should reassure your end clients that you uphold the standards set for all employers in the UK and that your contractors are well taken care of.
ERA conducts a thorough, impartial assessment of all aspects of employment rights from minimum wage, holiday pay, modern slavery, and confirmation that all taxes are paid appropriately and on time. The ERA audit is not just a case of ticking boxes and providing documents; in line with UKAS procedures, we look at the processes in place to ensure that a company is following them to be the best employer that they can be.
