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28 July 2020
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Is an individual on a long-term assignment covered by the AWR?
Dasa Umbrella Limited achieves FCSA Accreditation for their umbrella employment and CIS/self-employed payroll services.
FCSA CEO Phil Pluck comments on the Government’s failure to take into consideration recommendations by the House of Lords and Taylor Report in respect of the imminent off-payroll reforms and timing of implementation with the UK’s looming recession.
In research by YouGov in June 2020, 51% of all businesses knew that they would need to make redundancies at the end of the CJRS scheme in October 2020.
FCSA is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Pluck as its new CEO today. Phil takes over from Julia Kermode who has held the post during its growth over the last 6.5 years.
How the new flexible furlough scheme impacts on furloughed workers’ holidays
FCSA Chief Executive, Julia Kermode responds to the government’s summer economic update in which the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak announces a stimulus package to kickstart the UK economy.:
Brabners LLP provide us with an article looking into how the current apprenticeship system is failing people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Read the latest market analysis from FCSA.
Brabners LLP provide us with an update on the latest changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Latest market analysis by FCSA shows the value of bounce-back loans exceeds CJRS grants and just 12% of agency workers furloughed.
Brabners LLP explain how employers can now access the Statutory Sick Pay rebate scheme – a financial support package for businesses during COVID-19 pandemic.
Exchequer Solutions is the latest firm to achieve FCSA Accreditation for umbrella employment and CIS payroll services.
Sterling is the latest firm to become accredited by the FCSA, demonstrating that they operate to the highest industry standards for the benefit and protection of their clients.
FCSA disappointed that a delay to off-payroll reforms was dismissed at yesterday’s Finance Bill reading despite credible MPs support and damming report from House of Lords.
Payme passed FCSA Accreditation, achieving accreditation for its umbrella employment and CIS/self-employed payroll services.
Covid-19: factors to think about before bringing employees back to work
FCSA and NASUWT has written to the government to press for clarification on the issue of furloughing supply teachers employed through umbrella companies and agencies under the CJRS.
A number of contractors have been contacting FCSA due to views of various “experts” suggesting that umbrella employers can calculate furlough pay based on all
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: further updates to the Government guidance
Accredited Members can now enter for the FCSA sponsored Talent Tech Star Awards Contractor Solution of the Year award with 50% discount on entries.
Bright Sky Contracting has achieved FCSA Accreditation for its umbrella employment and CIS payroll services.
Government continues to stall on providing absolute clarity on CJRS furlough pay calculation at the expense of 625k umbrella employees and agency workers. FCSA says, we need answers NOW.
There has continued to be much discussion this week regarding the interaction of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and umbrella employers. However, many are
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: considering the latest Government guidance
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has likely been designed with monthly paid workers in mind. However, 37% of temporary and casual roles are paid
Husp, part of the Huntswood Group, is the latest firm to achieve FCSA Accreditation for umbrella employment services.
In an unprecedented move, five of the UK’s leading professional bodies – APSCo, FCSA, Professional Passport, REC and TEAM – have joined forces to write
We welcome the additional job retention scheme guidance published by the government on 4 April 2020, and it is very positive that umbrella is specifically
Coronavirus in the workplace – an update based on the latest developments including the new job retention scheme
FCSA urges all umbrella employees to lobby their Local MP to seek clarity on how their furloughed pay will be calculated under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
FCSA welcomes the job retention scheme, which we understand will be applicable to umbrella employers. There are a number of points on which we are
FCSA very much welcomes the additional guidance that the government has recently issued in relation to the job retention scheme. Whilst we are hopeful that
Good morning The team at Brabners have produced the attached very useful updates on the current position in relation to two current issues: Government’s planned
SSC Services has achieved FCSA Accreditation for its umbrella employment services.
Latest advice for businesses operating in the temporary workforce sector on Statutory Sick Pay and the implications of the coronavirus on your business.
Julia Kermode discusses two significant issues affecting FCSA: delay to IR35 reforms in the private sector, and coronavirus.
FCSA Chief Executive, Julia Kermode responds to the government’s decision to delay the implementation of the off-payroll reforms in the private sector announced on 17 March 2020.
Written by Brabners LLP With the rise in Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in the UK and the severity of the issue escalating across the world daily,
Churchill Knight and associated companies are the latest firms to become accredited by the FCSA, demonstrating that they operate to the highest industry standards for the benefit and protection of their clients.
Read FCSA Chief Executive, Julia Kermode’s response to Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget 2020 announcement.
AZebra is the latest firm to become an FCSA Accredited Member; accredited for its umbrella employment and CIS payroll services.
I have recently submitted on behalf of the FCSA evidence to the House of Lords and HMRC’s separate reviews on off-payroll legislation. HMRC’s review was
Coronavirus in the workplace – how to prepare in light of the recent outbreak and actions you can take to protect your business.
Peter Stoll, Director at Marsh Commercial, takes a look at the issues and risks facing recruiters in 2020.
Smart Pension, providers of a super-fast and secure automatic enrolment workplace pensions platform designed specifically for UK business, forms a partnership with FCSA.
Today, February 27, 2020, HMRC published its review of off-payroll implementation, legislation which is due to come into effect this April. Read Julia Kermode’s response
EdenGroup has achieved FCSA Accreditation, demonstrating that they operate to the highest industry compliance standards for the provision of umbrella employment services.
Achieving FCSA Accreditation, “…sends out a clear message that the SG Group is dedicated to providing a quality, compliant umbrella and accountancy service to all of our clients and a commitment to continuously raising our standards.” says SG Group MD, Daniel Mepham.
New case considers whether individuals can succeed in discrimination complaints that relate to acts occurring before an impairment actually satisfies the definition of a ‘disability’ under the Equality Act 2010.
FCSA business partner, Touch Financial, discuss options for contractors approaching the end of the road
New tribunal judgment determines that a belief in two biological sexes should not be protected under law if their belief amounts to a violation of a trans person’s dignity.
New employment case explores whether ‘veganism’ amounts to a ‘belief’ qualifying for protection under the Equality Act 2010.
Generate has achieved FCSA Accreditation for its umbrella employment and CIS/self-employed payroll services.
Brabners LLP examines a tribunal case that confirms that a blanket ban on beards can be discriminatory if the facial hair is a religious requirement.
Written by Brabners LLP The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (“TUPE”) provide protection for employees who work for a business that
EU’s top human rights court decides that employer’s use of covert surveillance did not breach employees’ right to private life under the European Convention on Human Rights.
Exact Payroll, providers of professional support services to help freelancers, contractors and small businesses, has become the latest firm to become accredited by the FCSA for its umbrella and CIS payroll services.
FCSA welcomes three highly respected industry authorities to its Board. They are Mark Beal-Preston from Optionis, Tim Hunt from Mango Pay and Joe Taffurelli from Liquid Friday.
Written by Brabners LLP Protection for individuals who blow the whistle on concerning conduct continues to be a topical subject. In recent times, individuals are
New case shows earlier drafts of investigatory reports can be disclosable in Tribunal proceedings.
FCSA business partner, Larsen Howie discusses the actions some of the UK’s major banks are taking ahead of the IR35 reforms in April 2020.
Payments Pro becomes latest FCSA Accredited Member, accredited for their umbrella employment and accountancy services.
Carrington has become the latest FCSA Accredited Member; accredited for their umbrella employment and accountancy services.
Employment law experts Brabners LLP take a look at a recent employment case illustrates the importance of employee rest breaks.
FCSA Chief Executive will speak at the TALiNT World Leaders in Recruitment Conference on 29th October 2019 in London.
Employment law experts Brabners LLP looks at a new case that confirms vegetarianism is not a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.
The BP Plus Fuel Card guarantees low prices by giving contractors access to the wholesale price for unleaded and diesel fuel at all BP service
Global Challenge Umbrella Services has become the latest FCSA Accredited Member; accredited for their umbrella employment services.
John Bell, a senior partner at Clarke Bell, shares his advice with professional employment service providers who will be facing talks with contractors in the coming months about closing down their PSCs.
Written by Brabners LLP The recent case of Community Based Care Health Ltd v Narayan [2018] confirmed that a GP providing services to an NHS
With a government in prorogation, an impending no-deal Brexit, the loan charge and IR35 at our door, it’s undoubtedly an anxious time for Contractors. With
Written by Brabners LLP You may have seen that Costa Coffee has been in the press recently for deducting pay from employees’ wages. The BBC
Clipper Contracting secures FCSA Accreditation for the provision of umbrella employment and self-employed/CIS payroll services.
Written by FCSA Business Partners, Larsen Howie Another week, another multinational bank announces job cuts. As well as the 15,000-20,000 job cuts, as reported by
Written by Brabners LLP In a society where social media is more pervasive than ever and with a range of online platforms at our fingertips,
Written by Brabners LLP A new case Kocur v Angard Staffing Solutions Limited and another [2019] in the Court of Appeal has provided clarification on
With two big industry changes in the shape of the Domestic Reverse Charge & IR35, now is the time to look at how much time and money you can save.
Written by FCSA Business Partners, Larsen Howie HMRC has published the Summary of Responses to the consultation ‘Off-payroll working rules from April 2020’ (our response
100 years since the first binding decision, the Supreme Court takes a liberal approach, confirming that courts are able to strike through restrictive covenants to make them enforceable against employees.
Today (11/07/19) the Government has issued draft legislation for the Finance Bill 2019-20, including plans for off-payroll reform to be rolled out to the private
In the recent case of Chief Constable of Norfolk v Coffey [2019], the Court of Appeal (“CA”) confirmed that it is discriminatory for an employer
As you’ll be well aware, when you work for yourself, you no longer automatically enjoy the financial security that being employed affords you; from sick
These are just some of the findings from a collaborative survey conducted by professional membership body the FCSA and cloud accounting software provider FreeAgent amongst 500 self-employed freelancers and contractors.
MyPay has become the latest accredited member to join the FCSA for providing umbrella services to contractors and freelancers.
Ten leading organisations representing the UK’s thousands of contractors and freelancers have written an open letter to Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt. The letter calls
Written by Larsen Howie The response to HMRC’s private sector IR35 consultation has been widespread. Many companies, both international corporations and local businesses, have sent
The recent Court of Appeal case Flowers v East of England Ambulance Trust [2019] confirms that voluntary overtime should be taken into account when calculating holiday pay where overtime is sufficiently settled and regular to count as normal remuneration.
Amaze Umbrella announced as FCSA Accredited Members. They have demonstrated the highest industry compliance standards for the provision of umbrella employment services.
Recent case highlights the importance of employers following their own policies when making reasonable adjustments for disabled employees.
Jim McMeekin, Director of Champion Contractors says the firm is delighted to have achieved FCSA Accreditation which will demonstrate to their customers a “quality compliant service that is second to none”.
One in five UK sole traders are needlessly making plans to address the impact of proposed Off-Payroll reforms despite the legislation not affecting them, new
Written by Brabners LLP The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has recently confirmed that employers need to have systems in place
Sapphire Accounting become the latest firm to achieve FCSA Accreditation for their umbrella employer, contractor accountancy and CIS/self-employed payroll services.
Written by FCSA Business Partner, Larsen Howie In Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Importance Of Being Earnest’, Lady Bracknell famously says, “To lose one parent, Mr Worthing,
Brabners LLP looks at a case that reminds employers to ensure that candidates are equally qualified before positively discriminating in recruitment process.
Orbital achieves FCSA Accreditation for the provision of umbrella employment, accountancy and CIS/self-employed payroll services.
Pendragon Consultancy passes FCSA Accreditation for its umbrella employment services in just 15 weeks.
Written by FCSA Business Partner, Remus Rewards When it comes to attracting and maintaining new and existing employees, it can become a challenge to
New legal changes will require employment businesses to provide work-seekers with a Key Information Document and extra assistance from Umbrella Companies is likely to be needed as a result.
