Unlocking Millions in Unused Apprenticeship Levy Funds for the Contractor Sector
The FCSA Levy Network connects large employers with unspent Apprenticeship Levy funds to accredited SMEs in the contractor sector. Learn how it works.
Statutory Sick Pay Reforms: What Changes in April 2026
The Employment Rights Act 2025, which received Royal Assent in December, introduces significant reforms to Statutory Sick Pay from 6th April 2026. These represent the most substantial changes to SSP since the system was revised in 1985, and employers across the supply chain need to understand the implications. Three Key Changes The Lower Earnings Limit…
The £25m Crackdown on Rogue Directors: What It Means for Your Supply Chain
The government’s new Abusive Phoenixism Taskforce isn’t just about catching tax dodgers. For recruitment agencies and their supply chains, it signals a fundamental shift in how fraudulent operators will be pursued, and why proper due diligence has never mattered more. What’s actually happening? Chancellor Rachel Reeves has committed £25 million over the next five years…
Chronos Consulting Services Achieves FCSA Accreditation for CIS/Self-Employed Contractor Services
The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is pleased to announce that Chronos Consulting Services Ltd has successfully achieved accredited membership for their CIS/Self-Employed Contractor Provider services. Chronos Consulting underwent FCSA’s rigorous independent assessment process, demonstrating compliance with the highest standards of ethical and professional practice in the contractor services sector. A spokesperson for Chronos…
AGPayroll becomes latest FCSA Accredited Member
The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is pleased to announce that AGPayroll has been awarded accredited membership for its Umbrella (Contract of Employment) and CIS/Self-Employed services. AGPayroll joins a select group of compliant labour supply chain providers who have demonstrated their commitment to ethical practices and regulatory compliance through the FCSA’s rigorous accreditation process….
FCSA Responds to Government Plans to Extend Right to Work Checks
The government is currently consulting on a proposal to extend the Right to Work (RtW) Scheme so that it applies not only to traditional employees, but also to people working on more flexible arrangements—such as limb (b) workers, casual staff, and those on zero-hours contracts. In simple terms, they want to make sure that anyone…
FCSA Welcomes Source Pay as Latest Accredited Member
The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is pleased to announce that Source Pay has achieved FCSA accreditation and membership, marking an important milestone in the company’s continued commitment to compliance, transparency and best practice within the temporary labour market. FCSA accreditation is recognised as the industry’s highest standards, requiring providers to meet rigorous requirements…
FCSA Wins “Best Supplier to the Contracting Industry” at The Contracting Awards 2025
We’re delighted to share that FCSA has been awarded Best Supplier to the Contracting Industry at The Contracting Awards 2025. To receive this recognition from the leading lights of the industry reinforces the impact of our work to strengthen compliance, raise standards and protect workers across the temporary labour market. The judges praised FCSA’s impact…
Important Notice: Beware of Phishing Scams Using Fake FCSA Websites
Our IT and Cyber Security team has identified that bad actors have attempted to replicate the FCSA website and use it for phishing purposes. These fraudulent sites are designed to look like FCSA but are not operated by us. Their aim is to trick users into entering personal or business information. To protect yourself and…
Atom Joins FCSA as an Accredited Member
Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is pleased to announce that Atom has been officially accredited as a member. FCSA accreditation is recognised across the industry as the gold standard for compliance and professionalism in the temporary labour market. Atom’s successful completion of FCSA’s rigorous assessment process demonstrates its commitment to operating to the highest…