Workforce Matters

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Articles of Interest

Explore key insights, trends, and updates impacting the freelance and contractor sector in our curated selection of topical articles.

FCSA Forum 2025: A United Sector Looks Ahead

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Team FCSA26 June 2025

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

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Brabners LLP26 June 2025

AI in recruitment and potential for bias

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JMW Solicitors LLP26 June 2025

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

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Team FCSA13 June 2025

Umbrella Regulation Update: FCSA Meets with HMRC and HMT

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Team FCSA12 June 2025

£7.4 Million returned to underpaid workers

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Team FCSA29 May 2025

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Articles of Interest

veriPAYE

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Diligence Hub

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Business Partner Spotlights

veriPAYE by FCSA

TrustID

Diligence Hub by FCSA

Latest Member Accreditations

IN-SYNC Digital Limited

Spry Pay

Numbermill

Husp

Latest Recruiter Partners

Gleeson Recruitment Ltd

Logical Personnel Solutions Ltd

Oakridge Recruitment Ltd

Sphere Solutions Limited

Vantage Recruitment

Aquent LLC

CBSbutler

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