With IR35 changes less than 6 months away, we take a look at what recruitment agencies should be doing to prepare
Policyholders who have thus far notified their insurers of Property Damage and Business Interruption (PDBI) claims for their losses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have generally found that insurers are unwilling to accept them.
Many recruitment agencies believe that they are vicariously liable for the contractors they place and arrange insurance cover that includes vicarious liability. However, in many situations this is not the case.
The NHS Test and Trace service went live in England on 28 May 2020. It aims to test and trace Covid-19 cases, to help control the spread of the virus.
Over the past couple of months, there have been some major legal developments, including employment law changes in April 2020, IR35 Private sector proposed changes as well as delays (please see our other articles for more information on these topics), preparations underway to accommodate the UK leaving the EU, impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the labour market.
With the end of lockdown approaching, and as businesses start to allow staff to return to work, it is tempting to rush back into the office. However, is this a good idea?
While we are all pre-occupied with Coronavirus and wondering when we can finally return to the office, it is still important that recruitment agencies keep on top of recent legal developments with regards to employment law.
There is no question that COVID-19 has had a negative impact on the recruitment industry and while some sectors like logistics, medical and IT are maintaining demand, others, like hospitality, have suffered. We explore the effect of Coronavirus looking into the future.
On the 18th March 2020, the Government delayed changes to the IR35 rules for the private sector until next year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new rules are now due to come into force on the 6th April 2021. Has this delay actually helped recruitment agencies? We explore some of the impacts that this delay has had on the sector.
We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, and will keep our clients and staff informed as we respond to the latest developments.
Lockton is closely monitoring the coronavirus outbreak on behalf of our Associates and clients. The situation is fast-developing, and local health agencies should be consulted for the latest news and directives. Our team have compiled information about key considerations for employers related to the outbreak which can be accessed by downloading the document to the right hand side.
Over the last decade, we have seen a huge increase in the number of recruitment agencies being set up with over 30,000 currently operating in the UK. This expansion is driven in part by some recruiters working under the assumption that it is straightforward to set up and run a recruitment agency, as there is very little government regulation of this sector. However, this would be an incorrect assumption.
