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Genie Umbrella KNOWLEDGE HUB

Use this area of our website to obtain extensive information relating to any queries you may have regarding your employment with us under Genie Umbrella.

You can either view our YouTube videos - explaining how to use our online portal or download and print our general guides including topics such as, Umbrella company vs Limited, How umbrella companies work, UK Taxation and how your take home pay is calculated.

Scroll down to find the appropriate document for your enquiry.

VIDEOS

Expenses Portal Overview

As a leading contractor umbrella company, our knowledge hub provides you with a variety of educational videos to support you in your umbrella employment. This video has been created to give our employees a brief overview on how to use our online portal to claim your expenses.

If you require any further advice our best advice team are always here to help with what ever queries you may have.

Signing in and starting my claim

Are you an employee of Genie Umbrella and unsure how to sign in and start your claim?

Do not fear... this video will take you through the steps you need to follow and soon you will be a pro.

Claiming for food, travel and drink

Are you a Genie Umbrella employee and looking for a little more information on how to claim for food, travel and drink? This can be a little overwhelming at first if you're unsure on what you are doing. Our video will show you just how easy it can be.

Our knowledge hub provides you with all the information you'll require to use the online portal as effectively as possible - one of the many reasons we are the leading contractor umbrella company, tap into our wealth of knowledge.

Claiming for other expenses

Are you a Genie Umbrella employee? This video will show you how you can claim for other expenses such as parking, eyesight tests, accommodation and training. As one of the best umbrella companies out there, we can get you up to scratch on the workings of your online portal.

How do I Claim Weekly and Monthly Travel?

As a contractor, one of the many expenses you may be claiming for is weekly or monthly travel. This video explains how to claim for your travel on the Genie Umbrella Portal.

For more information please contact our employee support team who will be happy to guide you every step of the way.

How do I Claim Incidental Overnight Expenses on the Orange Genie Group Portal

Are you a Genie Umbrella employee? This video will show you how you can claim for incidental overnight expenses.

As one of the best umbrella companies out there, we can get you up to scratch on the workings of your online portal.

How do I Claim Multiple Journeys on the Portal

As a leading contractor management, umbrella company we want to ensure you make the most out of your online portal.

Our short video will guide you through claiming for your expenses, specifically claiming for multiple journeys.

Completing the summary page

If you are a Genie Umbrella employee, this video will illustrate and take you through the checklist you need to complete before finalising the summary page on the Genie Umbrella portal.

General guides

1 - Genie Umbrella vs Genie Accountancy

There are many differences between Genie Umbrella and Genie Accountancy. The model that suits you best is dependent on your day rate, your IR35 status and your attitude to contracting.

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2 - Umbrella employment - the process

Understanding how the process works can get complicated and may be easily misunderstood. We have produced a guide designed to help you understand in simple terms exactly how the process really flows.

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3 - Contractors guide to UK taxation

Contractors guide to UK taxation.

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4 - Umbrella employment - the relationships

This guide simply illustrates the relationships between you, us, the agency and the end client.

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5 - How we calculate your pay

This guide explains in simple terms exactly just how we calculate your pay.

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