COVID-19: Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Brabners LLP provide us with an update on the latest changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Cumulative value of grants and loans made to businesses through government emergency coronavirus interventions shy of £50bn

Latest market analysis by FCSA shows the value of bounce-back loans exceeds CJRS grants and just 12% of agency workers furloughed.
COVID-19: employers can now reclaim Statutory Sick Pay

Brabners LLP explain how employers can now access the Statutory Sick Pay rebate scheme – a financial support package for businesses during COVID-19 pandemic.
Exchequer Solutions is the latest firm to achieve FCSA Accreditation

Exchequer Solutions is the latest firm to achieve FCSA Accreditation for umbrella employment and CIS payroll services.
Sterling Achieves FCSA Accreditation

Sterling is the latest firm to become accredited by the FCSA, demonstrating that they operate to the highest industry standards for the benefit and protection of their clients.
IR35 reforms update: HMRC ploughs on regardless

FCSA disappointed that a delay to off-payroll reforms was dismissed at yesterday’s Finance Bill reading despite credible MPs support and damming report from House of Lords.
Payme passes FCSA Accreditation with flying colours

Payme passed FCSA Accreditation, achieving accreditation for its umbrella employment and CIS/self-employed payroll services.
Covid-19: bringing employees back to work

Covid-19: factors to think about before bringing employees back to work
FCSA and NASUWT unite to press government for answers on behalf of supply teachers

FCSA and NASUWT has written to the government to press for clarification on the issue of furloughing supply teachers employed through umbrella companies and agencies under the CJRS.
FCSA warns against misleading “expert” advice

A number of contractors have been contacting FCSA due to views of various “experts” suggesting that umbrella employers can calculate furlough pay based on all average pay rather than solely on the NMW/NLW element. We would be absolutely delighted if these so-called experts were able to make this assertion with confidence and are indeed correct. …