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Joint and Several Liability: What JSL Means for Agencies

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.

21 August 2026

Payroll Workflow Automation: The 2026 Compliance Case

Payroll workflow automation is now a compliance control: here is why accurate, auditable records decide how umbrellas and agencies fare under 2026 enforcement.

20 August 2026

Statutory Sick Pay 2026: Day-One Rights Explained

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.

19 August 2026

Why Payroll Workflow Automation Matters

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

13 August 2026

Harassment Prevention Duty: What Agencies Must Prove

The harassment prevention duty now demands evidence, not a policy in a drawer. What recruitment agencies must prove before enforcement bites in October 2026.

11 August 2026

HMRC Scheme-Promoter Penalties: The 2026 Crackdown

HMRC scheme-promoter penalties now hit facilitators and directors directly in 2026 — what recruiters and umbrella suppliers must do to stay clear.

10 August 2026

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