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Legal topics affecting recruitment businesses and trends based on REC legal enquiries 

Holiday Pay

If you would like more information what the entitlement is, how to calculate holiday pay and how to manage holiday pay and leave for temporary workers, please see more information on our legal guide here

EAS Inspections

There has been a recent increase in calls regarding EAS inspections. Please see our guide to the Conduct Regulations for further information about your obligations. You may also wish to see EAS guidance on what to expect during inspections here

Child and Family Social Workers Agency Rules

On 12th September 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) published its Statutory guidance for local authorities on the use of agency child and family social workers. The REC have produced a factsheet to assist members in meeting their obligations, which can be found here

HMRC takes legal action against umbrella company – alleged fraud over employer national insurance contributions

Last week, we became aware that HMRC is pursuing umbrella company Ducas Limited and two other companies - Enix Services Ltd and FL Capital Holdings Ltd and has successfully obtained a Freezing Injunction in the High Court, which prevents Ducas and FL Capital from removing its assets from the UK. Read our update which includes advice for members here

Redundancy

There has been an increase in calls regarding redundancy. Please see further information on our legal guide on Redundancy here as well as our Model Redundancy process and related documents for employers here 

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