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.
The National Minimum Wage 2026 rates are now in force, and umbrella deductions are where enforcement attention has shifted across the temporary labour sector.
New right to work checks from 1 October 2026 extend to agency, zero-hours and gig workers under the Border Security Act 2025 — here is what to do.
FCSA’s case for a Payroll Intermediary Licensing regime shows why licensing beats liability-shifting for effective umbrella regulation.
Preferred Supplier Lists remain essential because agency liability for umbrella non-compliance already applies under current tax rules.
An FCSA assessment is an independent, standards-based examination — and under JSL it is a direct protection for every agency in the chain.
The IR35 small company exemption widens from April 2027, changing who carries status risk — and leaving small clients one 45-day duty to confirm.
