FAQs
Who is Black Diamond Umbrella Ltd?
Black Diamond is an innovative company designed specifically to meet the needs of the contract market, offering employment solutions to workers across the UK. Our Umbrella is professional, well established and its reliability gives our employees the security and piece of mind of an employed status and the benefit to claim business expenses subject to the qualifying rules under the temporary work place ruling.
What is the Temporary Work Place Rule?
The temporary work place rule allows employees to claim for genuine business expenses that are incurred, wholly, exclusively and necessarily for you to under take your work. A work place can be classified as temporary up until 24 months or until which point we are made aware that your assignment is to exceed 24 months which ever is sooner.
Must I undertake multiple assignments with Black Diamond Umbrella Ltd?
To qualify to claim business expenses under the temporary work place rule it must be your intension to undertake multiple assignments with Black Diamond Ltd from the outset of your contract. Undertaking multiple assignments allows you to claim business expenses and offers you a stronger employment status and continuity of your tax code.
Do I need to keep Black Diamond informed of current, new and pending assignments?
Yes. We would ask that you notify us of all amendments and changes to your contract assignments, this way we can offer you our support, chase contracts and ensure prompt payment of our invoices.
Do I need to provide Black Diamond with receipts to support my expense claims?
Black Diamond has a full, comprehensive and detailed expense policy and a copy of this will be given to you at the outset of your employment with us. This policy details when receipts are required to support your claim and also Black Diamonds commitment to its annual dispensation audit.
Will I receive holiday pay?
Yes. Black Diamond operates a holiday accrual system where holiday pay is accrued each pay period and refunded to you in line with the terms of your contract. As an alternative we can also offer holiday credit where you are paid in advance for holidays.
We would ask that you keep Black Diamond fully informed of all annual leave taken and you can communicate this to us via email at holiday@blackdiamondumbrella.co.uk
Will IR35 or the MSC legislation affect me?
Black Diamond Umbrella offers a solution that is compliant to both IR35 and the Budget Legislation entitled "Tackling Managed Service Companies".
Who will assist me with any queries I have?
We are here to help with any query you may have between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. We operate a voice mail service outside these hours. We guarantee to respond to any messages the next working day. We also have an enquiries email that is checked regularly. Please send any questions to enquiries@blackdiamondumbrella.co.uk or feel free to call the office on 01942 679997.
Is Black Diamond able to give an indication of my net take home pay?
Yes. You can go to our Benefits Calculator that is available via this web site or call our illustrations team on 01942 679997 and they will be more than happy to produce an individual illustration based on your personal circumstance.
How do I get paid?
We ask that you fax or email to us your weekly or monthly timesheet, expenses claim form and relevant receipts. Your salary will be sent via BACS but we also have the facility to send same day chaps payments should the need arise.
How do I know I have been paid accurately and on time?
Each time we make a payment, you will receive a payslip from us. The payslip details your gross pay, deductions, your net pay and the payment date.
How often do I get paid?
You can choose to be paid either weekly or monthly. Weekly paid employees are paid each Friday (When Friday is a banking day). Monthly paid employees are paid no later than 5 working days after the last working day of the month, for work carried out the previous month.
What happens if I am unable to attend work due to sickness, or require maternity or paternity leave?
We would first ask that you call our office so that we can explain what documentation is required for you to support your statutory claim. Payment of sick pay, maternity, paternity, etc, will be made to you and is detailed in your contract of employment and staff handbook.
What happens when it is time for me to leave your employment?
We ask that you contact our office to give us details of your last working day. On receiving your written resignation we will issue your P45 without delay.
How soon can I join?
You can join right away, please call our office we will be more than happy to make the necessary arrangements. Contact us.
