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Employment Tribunal Deadlines: A Guide for Agencies

New employment tribunal deadlines give workers up to six months to claim from October 2026 — here is how agencies should protect evidence and witnesses.

23 September 2026

FCSA opens investigation

FCSA is currently investigating allegations of action being taken by HMRC against one of our members. In line with our governance procedures and commitment to

18 September 2026

Payslip Fraud: How FCSA Members Can Evidence Compliance

HMRC’s payslip fraud guidance shifts the burden onto the whole chain. Here is how FCSA Members can evidence compliance under joint and several liability.

18 September 2026

Interim Relief Surge: What New Tribunal Guidance Means

Interim relief applications have tripled in frequency, prompting new tribunal guidance that recruitment agencies and umbrellas need to know.

17 September 2026

Right to Work Checks: New Rules from 1 October 2026

New right to work checks from 1 October 2026 extend the verification duty across agencies, umbrellas and end clients under the Border Security Act.

16 September 2026

Sickness Absence Climbs as Day-One Sick Pay Bites

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.

15 September 2026

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