ACAS Conciliation period is doubling from six to twelve weeks
If a worker wishes to bring a claim against their employer, umbrella company, agency or end client, then they are legally required to contact ACAS – the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service – before submitting a claim in the Employment Tribunal. ACAS is an independent public body that provides free advice and guidance on employment…
Fair Work Agency’s Chair Appointed
Matthew Taylor, a former policy chief for Tony Blair and Theresa May’s governments, has been appointed as the Chair of the newly created Fair Work Agency (“FWA”). What is the Fair Work Agency? The Fair Work Agency is a new UK Government body set to come into force in April 2026, which will be tasked…
Fire and Rehire Reformed: Last minute amendments to the Employment Rights Bill and what this means for Recruiters and Employers
Introduction As industry professionals are no doubt aware, the Employment Rights Bill (the ‘Bill’) is set to shake-up the legal landscape for recruiters and employers. The good news is that the wait is nearly over, with the Bill now in its final stages following the House of Commons vote on Monday. While the most amendments…
Agency fees under the Spotlight
Facts of the case: Talent Systems Europe Ltd (trading as Spotlight) operates an online directory through which performers, such as actors and musicians, can pay to upload and maintain their profiles for casting directors to view. Spotlight describes itself as a “Software as a Service” (SaaS) business, offering a digital platform that enables actors and…
Understanding market volatility and pension savings
What does market volatility mean for pension savings? And why is it important that savers stay focused on the long term? Market ups and downs can feel unsettling for savers, especially when you see headlines about market volatility or drops in value, but it’s important to remember that pensions are designed for the long-term. Markets…
Transforming Payroll: Our New UI and Kintec Collective, Backed by Award-Winning Excellence
A New UI Built Around You The new Kintec UI isn’t just a fresh coat of paint. It’s a smarter, faster, and more intuitive way to manage payroll. Fully customisable in light or dark mode and tailored with your brand colours, the interface puts control back in the hands of users. We’ve re-engineered workflows to…
TUPE and agency workers – what is an “organised grouping”?
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in the case of Mach Recruitment Ltd v Mrs Maria Oliveira shows how employment tribunals may apply the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) to agency workers. Background Mrs Oliveira was an agency worker employed by G-Staff Ltd (G-Staff) under a contract of employment. She…
Mach Recruitment Ltd v Oliveira [2025] EAT 107 – Service Provision Changes Under TUPE: Organised Groupings of Employees in Temporary Work Agency Transfers
The Law Under Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE), a service provision change will occur when, immediately prior to the change, there is an organised grouping of employees whose principal purpose is to carry out activities on behalf of the client. (regulation 3(3)(a)(i)) The Facts Mrs Oliveira was originally engaged by G-Staff…
veriPAYE Now Free for Recruitment Agencies & Now Supporting CIS, PEO, and Umbrella Models
Team FCSA is pleased to announce that veriPAYE, our secure payslip verification tool, is now available free of charge for recruitment agencies. veriPAYE is designed to give agencies confidence when engaging with umbrella companies and other labour supply chain partners. By providing instant, encrypted verification of worker payslips, it helps agencies ensure that workers are…
The 2026 Shift: Why Waiting Is No Longer an Option
There’s a shift coming in 2026 that many are underestimating. It’s not loud. It’s not flashy. But it will change everything. At a recent fireside chat I hosted with Kevin Hart (CEO & Chair of BASDA) and Philip Johnson (CTO here at Kintec), we unpacked the regulatory changes on the horizon-and more importantly, what they mean for the businesses…