Umbrella Regulation in 2027: What We Know and What to Do Now
For the first time, umbrella companies are heading into formal statutory regulation. The Employment Rights Act 2025 will bring the sector inside a recognised legal framework from April 2027. Some of the detail is still being developed. Secondary legislation, statutory guidance, and the Fair Work Agency’s operational model are all subject to further consultation. But […]
Statutory Sick Pay for Umbrella Companies: What Changes from 6th April 2026
The three-day waiting period for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is gone. From 6th April 2026, sick pay is payable from the first day of absence. That is the most significant change to SSP since the scheme was introduced in 1985. For umbrella companies, it is not just a policy update. It is a payroll change […]
