Author: Michael Bryce

JSL Is Live: How Agencies Can Prove They Did the Right Thing

Joint and several liability is no longer theoretical. From 6 April 2026, recruitment agencies are on the hook for unpaid PAYE and NICs from umbrella companies in their supply chains. There is no safe harbour defence. But there is something agencies can do: build an evidence base that demonstrates ge

Supply Chain Compliance Is Not Optional Anymore

If you are a recruiter placing contractors through umbrella companies, you already know that compliance is part of the job. What has changed is how much of that compliance burden now sits with you.

What End-Clients Get Wrong About Contractor Compliance

Most end-clients think contractor compliance is someone else’s problem. The agency handles it, or the umbrella company does, or the contractor themselves. That assumption is understandable, but it is increasingly dangerous.

Due Diligence Questions Every Agency Should Be Asking

The upcoming joint and several liability legislation (JSL) has made one thing clear: agencies can no longer outsource responsibility by outsourcing payroll. If your umbrella partner is proved to be non-compliant, the liability could transfer to you. Here are five questions every agency should be pu