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Originally posted by LisaContractorUmbrella View PostI couldn't tell you why but yep I would agree it's pretty unequivocal
Thanks for the info anyway - it is most certainly useful!
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Originally posted by VelcroPower View PostThat is pretty unequivocal - so how come they still do it?
I thought the spotlight was on compliance at the moment so decent Umbrellas (like yourself naturally) could distance themselves from the rogue operators?
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That is pretty unequivocal - so how come they still do it?
I thought the spotlight was on compliance at the moment so decent Umbrellas (like yourself naturally) could distance themselves from the rogue operators?
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Originally posted by VelcroPower View PostThanks again Lisa
Don't quite a few Umbrellas (including some of the bigger ones) roll up holiday pay?
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Originally posted by LisaContractorUmbrella View PostThe Swedish Derogation was introduced as part of the AWR as it has the effect of an OAC i.e. the worker is employed under a contract and there is full continuity of employment with all the rights that go with it. The point of any kind of PBA is to maintain mutuality of obligation across the whole of the employment, even when there is not any work available for the employee - to pay it as part of salary (as you would with rolled up holiday pay which is also unlawful) sort of defeats the object
Don't quite a few Umbrellas (including some of the bigger ones) roll up holiday pay?
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Originally posted by VelcroPower View PostThanks Lisa - That's the OAC PBA though looking at it.
Is that not different to the Swedish Derogation element of PBA whereby you are entitled to 50% of your average pay for a minimum of 4 weeks etc to avoid having to match comparator rates under AWR?
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Originally posted by LisaContractorUmbrella View Post
Is that not different to the Swedish Derogation element of PBA whereby you are entitled to 50% of your average pay for a minimum of 4 weeks etc to avoid having to match comparator rates under AWR?
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Originally posted by VelcroPower View PostWhich particular guidance out of interest?
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Originally posted by LisaContractorUmbrella View PostPay between assignments should be just that - it should not be advanced if the umbrella company is to be compliant with HMRC guidance
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Originally posted by curious View PostYes indeed, I had to acknowledge this at the time - that is why I said the whole idea was ridiculous. The Government has brought this to law, so employees can gain a little extra fund for retirement by getting employers to contribute into this. However they are losing their original point by forcing umbrellas to operate this pension auto-enrolment. They clearly will not pay you extra as your wages are not coming from them originally. It is a completely different layout, and it is a real shame that the Government has not ruled them out from this rule... What is the use? So I can pay for my own pension (doubled amount) in each month??? Or just opt in because I am forced to then I can quickly opt out and claim my money back??? Let's not forget the extra hassle - which could be avoidable - on each part. Whooppie.... Maybe we should start a petition....
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Originally posted by LisaContractorUmbrella View PostUmbrella companies, as with any other employer, have to operate pensions auto-enrolment by law Automatic Enrolment | The Pensions Advisory Service. As the name would suggest, there is no choice for the employer but to enrole their staff into a pension scheme - there is then an option for the workers to opt-out but there are rules and regs surrounding this process Opting Out | The Pensions Regulator. You should have had something from the umbrella company or their pensions provider explaining all this.
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Originally posted by VelcroPower View Post
The net deduction should be the same as the refund (your employee element) the gross (employer) amount should also be the same but may net down to a different amount depending on many factors including your tax & NIC allowances for that period. If the employee refund is exactly the same and the gross employer refund matches the same as what was deducted initially then you've not suffered any loss.
On the subject of your P45 it's possible that you signed up to a Swedish Derogation contract of employment and were "advanced" some money as Pay Between Assignments. In order to ensure there is no liability on either side for that advance the umbrella company will state that you worked off that period of "advance" and *then* issue your P45. Did you have anything advanced on your payslip?
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Originally posted by VelcroPower View PostThat's right I'm afraid - the pensions legislations state that providing you meet the qualifying criteria the Umbrella Company are compelled to automatically enrol you. You can't pre-emptively opt out - you can only opt out once you have been enrolled.
The money has to come from somewhere for the employer contributions - the only money the Umbrella company makes is the margin retention. If they had to fork out for everyone's employer pension contributions from their own pocket you'd see higher margins to cover that cost.
The net deduction should be the same as the refund (your employee element) the gross (employer) amount should also be the same but may net down to a different amount depending on many factors including your tax & NIC allowances for that period. If the employee refund is exactly the same and the gross employer refund matches the same as what was deducted initially then you've not suffered any loss.
On the subject of your P45 it's possible that you signed up to a Swedish Derogation contract of employment and were "advanced" some money as Pay Between Assignments. In order to ensure there is no liability on either side for that advance the umbrella company will state that you worked off that period of "advance" and *then* issue your P45. Did you have anything advanced on your payslip?
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostPension contributions are deducted without tax. If you get a refund it will have the tax applied it before you get your money.
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