Joint and Several Liability (JSL) Legislation 2026: What Recruitment Agencies Must Know

Published bySimplicity12 Mar 2026|News archiveJoint and Several Liability (JSL) Legislation 2026: What Recruitment Agencies Must KnowFrom April 2026, the new Joint and Several Liability (JSL) legislation will significantly increase financial risk for recruitment agencies working with umbrella companies.If an umbrella company fails to pay the correct PAYE, National Insurance Contributions (NICs), or related employment taxes, HMRC can pursue your recruitment agency for the full unpaid amount.