FCSA comment on the recent cyber attacks

Whilst there are current attacks underway, there is, naturally, a focus on resolving what are major system outages as soon as possible and striving to minimise the impact on employees expecting payments or having queries go unanswered. In our view it is crucial that workers are kept informed of progress.
FCSA appoints new CEO

The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has appointed a new CEO
FCSA respond to call for evidence on IR35 reforms and CEST

The FCSA was delighted to be invited by the House Of Lords Finance Sub Committee to present evidence on the effect on the outsourced worker sector of recently introduced IR35 reforms in the private sector and specifically the effectiveness of the HMRC CEST tool
UK Government’s Call for Evidence on Umbrella Company Market

Government launches call for evidence on umbrella market.
Omnia Outsourcing are the latest firm to achieve FCSA Accreditation

Omnia Outsourcing have achieved FCSA accreditation for their Umbrella Employment and CIS/Self-Employed Contractor Provider services.
Quest Pay Solutions awarded FCSA Accreditation

The FCSA is delighted to announce that Quest Pay Solutions have achieved Accreditation for their Umbrella Employment and CIS/Self-Employed Contractor Provider services.
Self-employed Contractors and the Right of Substitution

Brabners discuss self-employed contractors and the right of substitution.
New Director of Labour Market Enforcement announced

FCSA says it is delighted to see that Margaret Beels has been appointed to the role of Director of Labour Market Enforcement.
FCSA responds to today’s Budget statement

Investment in key sectors is welcomed, but no detail about government support to provide the labour required to realise such ambitious plans.
FCSA responds to Loan Charge APPG following their concern regarding change to the Charter
On 21 October 2021, the All-Party Parliamentary Loan Charge & Taxpayer Fairness Group wrote the following letter to the FCSA in respect of the change to the FCSA’s Chater in respect to the use of offshore arrangements. Loan Charge APPG letter to FCSA regarding offshore 21st October 2021 The FCSA’s written reply is documented…