Abacus are an Independent recruiter, established in 1991, driven by relationships and values, and are specialists in the supply of permanent and temporary labour to the Industrial, Distribution, Commercial, Hospitality and Event sectors.
Joint and several liability now makes agencies liable for umbrella PAYE failures. Here is where the risk sits under JSL and how to manage it.
Payroll workflow automation is now a compliance control: here is why accurate, auditable records decide how umbrellas and agencies fare under 2026 enforcement.
Statutory sick pay is now payable from day one and the lower earnings limit is gone, widening eligibility for low-paid temporary workers from April 2026.
Payroll teams are under pressure to process increasing volumes quickly, accurately and compliantly. Workflow automation can reduce repetitive administration, create more consistent processes and allow
The harassment prevention duty now demands evidence, not a policy in a drawer. What recruitment agencies must prove before enforcement bites in October 2026.
HMRC scheme-promoter penalties now hit facilitators and directors directly in 2026 — what recruiters and umbrella suppliers must do to stay clear.
