Abacus are an Independent recruiter, established in 1991, driven by relationships and values, and are specialists in the supply of permanent and temporary labour to the Industrial, Distribution, Commercial, Hospitality and Event sectors.
An FCSA survey finds sickness absence rising sharply under day-one rights, with the full cost of sick pay, pension and holiday falling on umbrella employers.
The 2026 apprenticeship funding changes cut levy expiry to 12 months and raise co-investment to 25% — and unspent levy can now fund training in full.
Day one sick pay rights took effect in April 2026, and the cost of the change is landing squarely on the umbrella companies that employ temporary workers.
Industry leaders warn proposals could undermine flexible work and harm the workers they are intended to protect Leading experts from across the temporary labour market
The IR35 small company exemption widens from 6 April 2027, moving status decisions and liability back to the contractor’s PSC where the client is small.
With the National Living Wage at £12.71, umbrella deductions are now a live enforcement risk under the Fair Work Agency’s minimum wage priority.
