FCSA Announces Partnership with iSIPP to Provide Personal Pensions to Contractors
The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is excited to announce a new partnership with iSIPP, a leading self-invested personal pension (SIPP) provider with over 20 years experience. FCSA members’ contractors can use iSIPP’s digital services to take control and manage their pension online 24/7. “We are thrilled to partner with iSIPP, a leader in…
Worker Protection Bill Updated … Less Responsibility On Employers?
Written by JMW Solicitors LLP Background: The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill previously proposed new obligations on employers to prevent sexual harassment and third-party harassment of employees. In this context, a ‘third party’ means anyone other than the employer or one of its employees. In 2010, when the Equality Act came…
Menopause Discrimination in the Workplace
Written by Brabners LLP The recent Employment Tribunal case of Mrs M Lynskey v Direct Line Insurance [2023] highlights the difficulties an employer can face when trying to fairly manage a disabled employee who is failing to meet performance standards. In many cases severe menopausal symptoms could be classed as a disability. It is therefore…
10 Reasons Contractors Should Use an Umbrella Company
If you’re a contractor, you may wonder if an umbrella company suits you. Umbrella companies can offer several benefits, including: Compliance: By working with an umbrella company, you can focus on your job without worrying about compliance paperwork. This includes tax, National Insurance, and employment law. The umbrella company takes care of all these administrative…
What Happens if my Umbrella Company goes Bust?
Guest Blog by Contractor Umbrella What happens if my umbrella company goes bust? – a scenario no one wants to have to think about, but it’s certainly worth being able to spot the signs and know what action to take. It is important to stress that an umbrella company going bust isn’t a common situation,…
Payroll: A Key Part of Our Members’ Businesses
National Payroll Week is a week-long celebration of the important work that payroll professionals do. This year, National Payroll Week took place from September 4-8, 2023. As National Payroll Week comes to a close, we reflect on the importance of payroll for our members. Payroll is essential to the smooth running of businesses of all…
AECOM Ltd v Mallon [2023]
The duty to make reasonable adjustments is aimed at levelling the playing field by ensuring that disabled persons are not placed at a substantial disadvantage when compared to their non-disabled counterparts. The recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) case of AECOM Ltd v Mallon [2023] demonstrates that employers need to be aware of the requirement to…
To what extent can Artificial Intelligence be used in recruitment processes?
The House of Commons released a research briefing on 11 August 2023 on Artificial Intelligence and Employment Law, which delved into the benefits and issues with the increased use of technology in respect of creating and managing employment relationships. Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) in its narrower sense, such as using speech recognition software, to perform a…
10 Reasons Agencies Should Use Umbrella Companies
As an agency, you know that your contractors are the lifeblood of your business. They are the ones who deliver the work, and their satisfaction is essential to your success. But as a business owner, you also have a lot of other things to worry about, like compliance, administration, and payroll. That’s where umbrella companies…
How FCSA Collaborates with Other Organisations
Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is dedicated to elevating standards and ensuring compliance within the professional employment services industry. Collaborating with other organisations enables us to accomplish more than we could on our own. HMRC: We provide input to HMRC and frequently respond to their consultations; we often provide industry-leading insights to help shape…