FCSA Wins Innovation Award at TAF Awards for veriPAYE and Diligence Hub
FCSA is proud to announce that we have been awarded the Innovation Award at the prestigious Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards, recognising our groundbreaking work in compliance and payroll transparency through veriPAYE and Diligence Hub. The award celebrates organisations that drive meaningful change in their sectors, and FCSA’s win highlights our commitment to raising standards…
Westlakes Fusion Achieves FCSA Accreditation, Strengthening Commitment to Compliance
FCSA is delighted to welcome Westlakes Fusion as its newest accredited member, demonstrating the company’s dedication to compliance, ethical employment practices, and contractor care. This accreditation underscores Westlakes Fusion’s commitment to meeting the highest industry standards and providing a transparent, fair, and fully compliant service. To achieve FCSA accreditation, Westlakes Fusion underwent a rigorous independent…
FCSA Appoints Kate Jolly as New Chair of the Board
FCSA is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Jolly as the newly appointed Chair of the Board, succeeding James Burrows. With over 30 years of experience in corporate governance, board leadership, and international business strategy, Kate brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to FCSA at a pivotal time for the industry. A highly…
veriPAYE: Raising Payroll Standards and Protecting Workers
At FCSA, we’ve always been committed to driving up standards in the contractor sector, ensuring compliance, and protecting workers from bad actors. With the payroll landscape under increasing scrutiny, it’s more important than ever for recruiters, umbrella companies, and end clients to have complete confidence in their payroll processes. That’s why we created veriPAYE—a game-changing…
PamGro Joins FCSA Membership
The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is delighted to announce that PamGro has joined our membership, further strengthening their commitment to compliance, ethics, and professionalism in the freelance and contractor sector. PamGro has successfully met the stringent requirements of 700-point FCSA Codes of Compliance. These independently assessed codes cover vital areas such as tax…
Colin MacLachlan Announced as Guest Speaker for the FCSA Forum 2025
The FCSA Forum 2025 is shaping up to be our most impactful event yet, and we are thrilled to announce that Colin MacLachlan will be joining us as a guest speaker. A highly respected military veteran with 18 years of service, including time with The Royal Scots and the elite 22 SAS regiment, Colin is…
FCSA calls out a multi-million pound Fraud scheme and Urges Government to think again about how best to Protect Workers
In an open letter to the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, FCSA has laid out its recommendations for addressing systemic issues in the UK’s labour supply chain. Co-signed by FCSA Chief Executive Chris Bryce and employment status expert Rebecca Seeley Harris, the letter calls for thoughtful implementation of proposed reforms, emphasising the need for balanced regulation and robust worker protections.
What are allowable expenses for small businesses?
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FCSA Responds to the LME Strategy Consultation 2025-26
FCSA has submitted its response to the Labour Market Enforcement (LME) Strategy consultation 2025-26, emphasising the importance of smarter enforcement, collaborative regulation, and clear legislative definitions to protect workers and support compliant businesses in the temporary labour market. The strategy, which focuses on tackling non-compliance and improving worker protections, comes at a critical time for…
FCSA Responds to Employment Rights Bill Inquiry, Calls for Tailored Approach to Temporary Workers
The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has released its consultation response to the Business and Trade Committee’s “Make Work Pay: Employment Rights Bill” inquiry. As the UK’s leading membership body for the temporary labour services market, FCSA emphasises the need for a nuanced approach that accounts for the unique complexities of agency and umbrella…