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Important Notice: Beware of Phishing Scams Using Fake FCSA Websites

29 September 2025

Employment Law

Fire and Rehire Reformed: Last minute amendments to the Employment Rights Bill and what this means for Recruiters and Employers

23 September 2025

Employment Law

Agency fees under the Spotlight

23 September 2025

Guest Blog

Understanding market volatility and pension savings

22 September 2025

Member News

Atom Joins FCSA as an Accredited Member

18 September 2025

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FCSA Publishes Full Report on Draft Finance Bill 2025

5 September 2025

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Shifting PAYE payments to Recruiters: A Dangerous Distraction, Not a Solution

29 August 2025

Guest Blog

Transforming Payroll: Our New UI and Kintec Collective, Backed by Award-Winning Excellence

29 August 2025

Employment Law

TUPE and agency workers – what is an “organised grouping”?

26 August 2025

Employment Law

Mach Recruitment Ltd v Oliveira [2025] EAT 107 – Service Provision Changes Under TUPE: Organised Groupings of Employees in Temporary Work Agency Transfers

26 August 2025

Guest Blog

FCSA Announces RPost as New Business Partner

26 August 2025

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veriPAYE Now Free for Recruitment Agencies & Now Supporting CIS, PEO, and Umbrella Models

12 August 2025

Employment Law

New Identity Verification at Companies House: What You Need to Know

8 August 2025

Guest Blog

The 2026 Shift: Why Waiting Is No Longer an Option

31 July 2025

Employment Law

Lutz v Ryanair DAC and Anor: Court of Appeal upholds decisions of Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal concerning employment status of agency pilot

30 July 2025

Employment Law

For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers: the implications of the Supreme Court ruling on gender under the Equality Act 2010

30 July 2025

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FCSA Withdraws Accreditation from a member

29 July 2025

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A Fresh Look for our Business Partner Programme

15 July 2025

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Introducing Kintec: Same Experts. Smarter Brand. Bigger Vision.

30 June 2025

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FCSA Forum 2025: A United Sector Looks Ahead

26 June 2025

Employment Law

Contractor loses claim for fees because of “entire agreement” clause in contract

26 June 2025

Employment Law

AI in recruitment and potential for bias

26 June 2025

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Spending Review 2025: What It Means for Compliance and the Contingent Workforce

13 June 2025

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Umbrella Regulation Update: FCSA Meets with HMRC and HMT

12 June 2025

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£7.4 Million returned to underpaid workers

29 May 2025

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Section 41 Equality Act 2010 – Strike Out of Indirect Race Discrimination Claim Brought By Contract Worker Upheld by EAT

23 May 2025

Employment Law

Right to Work changes relating to casual workers

22 May 2025

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The Recruitment Network joins FCSA as a Business Partner

21 May 2025

Employment Law

Viewpoint: How HM Treasury is undermining the Employment Rights Bill

13 May 2025

Guest Blog

From Temp to Timeless: Why Umbrella Firms Are Looking Into Bureau

28 April 2025

Guest Blog

Doctor found to be inside IR35 despite no obligation on hospital to provide work and no notice period

28 April 2025

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Shining a Light: HMRC’s Tax Avoidance Scheme List

17 April 2025

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Unlock Compliance Confidence & Gain a Competitive Edge: Become an FCSA Recruiter Partner

17 April 2025

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Amendments to the Employment Rights Bill published

28 March 2025

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2 Years of Digital Scheme Checks

27 March 2025

Employment Law

The Employment Rights Bill: Recent Updates

21 March 2025

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Combatting Payroll Pirates: The Role of Compliant Payroll Providers

13 March 2025

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Beware the Payroll Pirates: Mini Umbrellas Are on the Rise

12 March 2025

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Spring Statement 2025: Our Wishlist

11 March 2025

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Recent Amendments to the Employment Rights Bill: What You Need to Know

11 March 2025

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FCSA Wins Innovation Award at TAF Awards for veriPAYE and Diligence Hub

3 March 2025

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Westlakes Fusion Achieves FCSA Accreditation, Strengthening Commitment to Compliance

28 February 2025

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FCSA Appoints Kate Jolly as New Chair of the Board

27 February 2025

Employment Law

The Home Office updates Employer’s guide to right to work checks

20 February 2025

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veriPAYE: Raising Payroll Standards and Protecting Workers

19 February 2025

Employment Law

The Employment Rights Bill: A Political Tug-of-War with Real-World Consequences

30 January 2025

Member News

Colin MacLachlan Announced as Guest Speaker for the FCSA Forum 2025

27 January 2025

Employment Law

PSC contractor was actually a “worker” of the recruitment agency (deduction of Employer’s NI was unlawful)

24 January 2025

Employment Law

Neonatal Leave and Pay Effective from 6 April 2025

23 January 2025

Guest Blog

Benefits for Contingent Workers: The Importance of Future-Proofing

17 January 2025

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Employment Law

FCSA calls out a multi-million pound Fraud scheme and Urges Government to think again about how best to Protect Workers

14 January 2025

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What are allowable expenses for small businesses?

12 January 2025

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FCSA Responds to the LME Strategy Consultation 2025-26

19 December 2024

Guest Blog

Amendments to the Employment Rights Bill

18 December 2024

Employment Law

FCSA Responds to Employment Rights Bill Inquiry, Calls for Tailored Approach to Temporary Workers

16 December 2024

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FCSA Responds to Consultation on Strengthening Statutory Sick Pay

12 December 2024

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FCSA Publishes Response to Industrial Relations Framework Consultation

9 December 2024

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FCSA Responds to Consultation on Collective Redundancy and Fire-and-Rehire Practices

5 December 2024

CEO Blog

HMRC’s New Umbrella Pay Calculator – A Step in the Right Direction

4 December 2024

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FCSA Releases Consultation Response on the Application of Measures for Zero-Hours Contracts to Agency Workers

3 December 2024

Advice

Understanding the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and Its Potential for Growth and Opportunity

26 November 2024

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FCSA Welcomes New Umbrella Regulations in Autumn Budget

4 November 2024

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Inflation drop answers question on state pension but raises another

21 October 2024

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CEO Blog

Threat of an Employer’s NICs Rise

11 October 2024

Business people in the workplace are discussing a working strategy for doing business

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Why Has FCSA Launched Diligence Hub? Addressing Changing Legislation and Industry Needs

7 October 2024

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How Outsourcing Can Empower Umbrella Companies Toward Future Success

1 October 2024

Member News

Liquid Friday joins Business South as a Champion

30 September 2024

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HMRC to Hire Over 5,000 Compliance Officers to Strengthen Tax Enforcement

25 September 2024

Employment Law

The new duty to prevent Sexual Harassment

25 September 2024

Employment Law

Boost your contingent workers and your business with tailored benefits

24 September 2024

Advice

Understanding Salary Sacrifice Pensions for Umbrella Employees

12 September 2024

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The Value of Pensions for Umbrella Companies: Boost Contractor Satisfaction and Retain Top Talent

12 September 2024

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FCSA Announces New Partnership with Jarvis

5 September 2024

Employment Law

Employer’s ‘Holiday Saving Scheme’ Inadvertently Breached National Minimum Wage Rules

3 September 2024

Employment Law

Understanding the National Minimum Wage: Key Considerations for Employers

28 August 2024

CEO Blog

Upholding Integrity: Our Approach to Investigations

15 August 2024

CEO Blog

Autumn Budget 2024: UK contractor sector’s hopes, fears and expectations

31 July 2024

Employment Law

What does the Labour Government’s ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’ mean for the umbrella and recruitment industry?

29 July 2024

Guest Blog

FCSA Welcomes IMS Decimal as New Business Partner

10 July 2024

Member News

In-Sync joins the FCSA Membership

10 July 2024

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Big Fish Group Limited Achieves Prestigious FCSA Accreditation

8 July 2024

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Labour Government: What Freelancers and Contractors Need to Know

5 July 2024

Guest Blog

National Insurance Awareness Day – the importance of insurance for recruitment and umbrella companies

28 June 2024

CEO Blog

Contractors, here’s five things the UK’s political parties should do to win your vote on July 4th

31 May 2024

Employment Law

‘A New Deal for Working People’: The Labour Party’s Proposals to Reform Employment Rights in the UK

29 May 2024

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Spry Pay joins FCSA Membership

17 May 2024

Employment Law

Protection for employee enquiring about parental leave who did not request it.

29 April 2024

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Why cyber insurance isn’t a substitute for cyber risk management

24 April 2024

Employment Law

Introducing Diligence Hub: Streamlining Due Diligence for Recruiters and Umbrella Companies

22 April 2024

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FCSA Attains Cyber Essentials Plus Certification

19 April 2024

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FCSA Levy Network Making Waves in Apprenticeship Support

26 March 2024

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The Ethical Dimensions of Overemployment in Contracting

25 March 2024

Employment Law

How to boost loyalty with contractors and temporary workers

26 February 2024

Employment Law

National Minimum Wage – DBT names and shames over 500 employers

26 February 2024

Employment Law

Government Publishes Updated Draft Code of Practice on ‘Fire and Rehire’

26 February 2024

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