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False self-employment and the use of umbrella companies

Published on: 29 August 2014

Table of contents

  • What exactly is a ‘self-employment’ company?
  • How are umbrella companies being used to avoid employment rules?
  • In what industries has this practice become widespread?
  • What are the implications for employers and employees of using these EDM schemes?
  • Are there plans for reform? What should lawyers do next?

Article summary

Employment analysis: How do umbrella companies operate in practice? Phillippa Canavan, senior associate at Squire Patton Boggs, explains how they work and what practitioners should be alert to.

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