Banning umbrella companies is not the answer – FCSA responds to TUC statement
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called for the Government to ban the use of umbrella companies to employ agency workers, The Guardian has reported today (29 July 2021). Read the FCSA’s response here: The FCSA share the frustrations that a recent press statement issued by the TUC highlighted. In it, the TUC suggest that…
Recruitment and Right to Work Post-Brexit
Brabners provide answers to those all-important questions concerning right to work post Brexit.
‘Pingdemic’ causes business chaos
Brabners discuss the huge number of pings on the Covid app is causing chaos amongst businesses.
The FCSA announces launch of revised Codes of Compliance
Revised Codes for member firms provide added assurance for agencies, end hirers, and contractors. Watch the video to find out more.
Annual leave and holiday pay for umbrella employees – Back to basics
Brabners LLP discusses the correct approach to the calculation of annual leave and holiday pay for umbrella employees in part one of this article series.
Dismissal of employees for expressing concerns about COVID-19: two contrasting decisions
Brabners LLP look at contrasting decisions given in cases concerning the dismissal of employees for expressing concerns about COVID-19
Establishing a new single enforcement body for employment rights – a step closer to regulation in our sector says the FCSA
FCSA welcomes set up of single enforcement body to protect vulnerable workers and says it’s a step closer to regulation in our sector.
FCSA writes to Minister Paul Scully to urge prioritisation of sector regulation
Last week, FCSA Chief Executive, Phil Pluck and Board Chair, Chris James met with BEIS officials to emphasise the FCSA’s disappointment that there was no mention of the Employment Bill in this year’s Queen’s Speech. Read FCSA’s response to the Queen’s Speech here. Subsequently, the FCSA has written to the Minister, Paul Scully to seek…
BEIS issues guidance on NMW for sleep-in workers
BEIS guidance issued following Royal Mencap case on NMW for sleep-in workers. Brabners LLP look at this recent case.
Granite BPO Ltd secures FCSA Accreditation for umbrella employment services
FCSA welcomes Granite BPO Ltd having successfully passed the rigorous assessment process to demonstrate the highest standards of compliance for umbrella employment.