FCSA welcomes three new members to its Board

FCSA welcomes three highly respected industry authorities to its Board. They are Mark Beal-Preston from Optionis, Tim Hunt from Mango Pay and Joe Taffurelli from Liquid Friday.
New employment case illustrates the importance of robust whistle-blowing policies.

Written by Brabners LLP Protection for individuals who blow the whistle on concerning conduct continues to be a topical subject. In recent times, individuals are more readily prepared to speak out and voice their concerns and, with that, employers are under increasing pressure to implement effective and accessible policies and procedures to facilitate and support…
Employers be aware: earlier drafts of disciplinary documentation are disclosable in Tribunal proceedings

New case shows earlier drafts of investigatory reports can be disclosable in Tribunal proceedings.
Why culling contractors isn’t a risk-free solution to IR35

FCSA business partner, Larsen Howie discusses the actions some of the UK’s major banks are taking ahead of the IR35 reforms in April 2020.
Payments Pro becomes latest FCSA Accredited Member

Payments Pro becomes latest FCSA Accredited Member, accredited for their umbrella employment and accountancy services.
Carrington becomes latest FCSA Accredited Member

Carrington has become the latest FCSA Accredited Member; accredited for their umbrella employment and accountancy services.
“No rest for the wicked” – Or is there? The importance of rest breaks
Employment law experts Brabners LLP take a look at a recent employment case illustrates the importance of employee rest breaks.
Julia Kermode to speak at TALiNT for their World Leaders in Recruitment Conference 2019
FCSA Chief Executive will speak at the TALiNT World Leaders in Recruitment Conference on 29th October 2019 in London.
Is vegetarianism a protected belief or a lifestyle choice?

Employment law experts Brabners LLP looks at a new case that confirms vegetarianism is not a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.
Remus Rewards has launched the first-ever contractor fuel savings cards.
The BP Plus Fuel Card guarantees low prices by giving contractors access to the wholesale price for unleaded and diesel fuel at all BP service stations across the UK. This means that when contractors pay for fuel using the BP Plus Fuel Card, they are charged a weekly fixed-rate, rather than the price per litre…