FCSA’s Non-Profit Status: Why It Matters
Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is a non-profit organisation that is dedicated to setting and raising standards for the temporary workforce. FCSA’s non-profit status is of fundamental importance for a number of reasons: Independence: Unlike other compliance review organisations in our sector, FCSA is not beholden to any particular interests, such as shareholders, which…
Agency Worker Regulations: Consequences of Non-compliance
The Agency Worker Regulations 2010 (AWR) are designed to protect the rights of agency workers. They ensure that agency workers are entitled to the same basic employment and working conditions as comparable permanent employees of the hirer. The AWR cover a wide range of terms and conditions, including pay, holiday pay, sick pay, pension rights,…
Why continuity of employment is so important
Continuity of employment is a term used to describe the length of time a person has been employed by the same employer. Its importance is demonstrated by being a requirement of s1 of the Employments Rights Act 1996. In the UK, there are a number of benefits that are linked to continuity of employment, including:…
Your Sprightly Achieves FCSA Accreditation
We are pleased to announce that Your Sprightly, a top provider of Umbrella services for contractors and freelancers, has achieved FCSA Accreditation. This accreditation is the highest industry standard for compliance, and it showcases Your Sprightly’s dedication to offering its employees exceptional service and protection. “We are incredibly proud to have achieved FCSA Accreditation,” said…
Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill has officially received Royal Assent and will now be officially enshrined in the statute books. This is a big win for employees across the country who have been advocating for more flexible working arrangements. The Bill is an important step towards creating a more modern, adaptable workforce that can…
Joint employment – United Taxis Ltd v Comolly and another
Written by Brabners LLP The issue of “dual” or “joint” employment under UK law is problematic. Although joint employment is a recognised concept in other jurisdictions, notably in the USA, the idea of someone having two employers in respect of the same job does not sit easily under UK law. There have been several…
High Court quashes Government Strike Legislation
Written by JMW Solicitors LLP On Thursday 13 July 2023, the High Court quashed regulations which allowed for workers on strike to be replaced by agency staff. Background Since 1976, it has been illegal for employers to introduce or supply agency staff to replace those workers who are taking part in a strike or official…
APSCo & FCSA Partnership
Freelancer and Contractor Services Association has re-committed to its partnership with ASPCo UK (The Association of Professional Staffing Companies). “We are pleased to announce that we have formalised our partnership with an exceptional organisation in our sector, APSCo UK.,” said Chris Bryce, Chief Executive of FCSA. “APSCo is well respected, with a long-standing history of…
Agency Worker Regulations: Navigating and ensuring compliance
Part two of our series on Agency Work Regulations (AWR); an essential piece of legislation directly affecting the umbrella supply chain. As an agency, it is vital to understand your obligations, and those of Umbrella companies, under the AWR and to take steps to ensure the compliance of the umbrella companies you are using. Failure…
Agency Worker Regulations: What do they mean?
The Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) were introduced in the UK in 2010 with the aim of tackling discrimination against agency workers. These regulations also affect agencies, end-clients and umbrella employers, as they all are responsible for ensuring that agency workers are treated fairly and receive the same rights as permanent employees. What are the key…