User talk:Kateshortforbob/Archives2013/May

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Hi Kate (or whoever) Just responding to the alternating insertion and deletion of a list of umbrella companies. I strongly believe that the list should stay, but there should be a massive disclaimer and warning about the list, including a statement along the lines of "none of the providers listed receive any validation whatsoever by being included, not even to their existence". You're likely to be aware that the whole topic of umbrella companies (in the UK at least) is quite a contentious area. It's under continual scrutiny by HMRC, including the targeting of specific service providers. Within the industry itself, and even among some respected suppliers, there does not appear to be a consensus about what constitutes best practice, let alone compliance. I fully understand why some would not want the list included because of concerns about commercialisation but, if trying to investigate this subject, such a list is extremely helpful.

As an aside, the whole article needs a major editorial overhaul. Some of the remarks seem plain wrong to me, such as stating that the choice or use of an umbrella company has no impact on the contractor.

Thanks for your attention. Best regards FazerJett (talk) 09:20, 8 May 2013 (UTC) Jonathan