What should contractors compare when choosing an umbrella company - apart from the weekly margin?
But that surely shouldn't be the only consideration.
What else should a contractor genuinely check before choosing an umbrella company?
For example:
transparency of the payslip;
pension arrangements;
holiday pay treatment;
insurance;
salary sacrifice;
accreditation;
customer support;
how deductions are explained;
payment timing;
compliance history.
I’d particularly welcome input from umbrella specialists and accountants here — but please keep responses educational rather than promotional.
Contractors: what have you personally learned from using umbrella companies, good or bad?