FCSA reaction to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget
Read our response to the Chancellor’s first Autumn Budget Statement on 29 October 2018, where he announces confirmation of the delay to the roll-out of IR35 reforms until April 2020.
Re-arrange Disciplinary Hearings where Companions are unavailable
Written by Brabners LLP As you will know, when dealing with misconduct by a member of staff, it is important to make sure that a fair procedure is followed. Otherwise, any resulting dismissal is at risk of being found to be unfair by an employment tribunal. To help defend a claim of unfair dismissal,…
Latest case reaffirms need for employees to prove disability
Latest Employment Appeal Tribunal case confirms that employees must prove disability in disability discrimination claims, but reminds employers of the need to fully explore health issues.
FCSA Appoints New Chair
The FCSA is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris James as its new Chairperson. Chris has played an active role in FCSA’s work for some time and takes over this position from Graham Fisher who has served as Chair during 2018. In his new role, Chris will support Julia Kermode as chief executive and…
FCSA membership is changing
Our membership structure has changed. Since yesterday, 30th September 2018, we have discontinued our associate membership and now we only have one category of membership, that of FCSA Accredited Member. We believe that having one standard of membership will support recruitment business in making informed decisions regarding their preferred suppliers. FCSA membership is perceived…
Dolan Accountancy joins FCSA’s ranks of Accredited Members
The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is pleased to announce that Dolan Accountancy has earned full FCSA accreditation for its accountancy services to contractors and freelancers. To become an accredited member, applicants must undergo an independent and rigorous assessment of their business services, operations, policies and processes, all of which are examined to ensure…
A reminder for employers to be wary of unclear resignations
Written by Brabners LLP A reminder for employers to be wary of unclear resignations! (East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust v Levy UKEAT/0232/17) Case law confirms that an employee’s resignation should be clear and unambiguous. The method and procedure for giving notice to end employment is normally set out in the contract of employment…
Why offer contractor benefits?
By 2020 over half of UK companies plan on hiring more contractors than permanent staff. Remus Rewards explain how bespoke contractor perks and benefits can help you stand out in from the crowd.
‘Zero-hours’ employee deemed to be agency worker due to nature of assignment
Brabners LLP provides an important update on the case Brooknight Guarding Limited v Matei – ‘Zero-hours’ employee deemed to be agency worker due to nature of assignment.
Latest ONS labour market statistics issued
Today the ONS has issued their latest labour market figures, showing the UK workforce (all in employment) almost static this quarter – at 32,397 in May to July 2018 it was just 3k (0.0%) higher than the previous quarter, but 261k (0.8%) higher than the same period last year. Self-employment and temporary employment both decreased…