Contractors, here’s five things the UK’s political parties should do to win your vote on July 4th
While July 4th is Independence Day for our left-pondian cousins, we hope to see it as providing a forward-thinking political party the opportunity to make it ‘Independents Day’ here in the UK, too, writes Chris Bryce, CEO of the Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA). Our existing manifesto states our position on many aspects of…
‘A New Deal for Working People’: The Labour Party’s Proposals to Reform Employment Rights in the UK
Written by JMW Solicitors LLP On 22 May 2024, Conservative Party Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that a General Election will now take place on 4 July this year. In anticipation of the election, the Labour Party had, earlier in the year, published a Green Paper entitled ‘A New Deal for Working People’, which outlines…
Spry Pay joins FCSA Membership
Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is pleased to announce the addition of Spry Pay Limited alongside group companies DNS Accountants Ltd and Limelight Accountancy Ltd to its Membership. Spry Pay’s Accreditation in umbrella employment services further strengthens FCSA’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of compliance and professionalism within the UK’s flexible workforce sector. …
Protection for employee enquiring about parental leave who did not request it.
Written by JMW Solicitors LLP In the case of Hilton Foods Solutions Ltd v Andrew Wright: [2024] EAT 28, the Employment Appeal Tribunal considered Mr Wright’s claim for automatic unfair dismissal after he sought to take parental leave but did not comply with the Maternity and Parental Leave Regulations 1999 (MPL Regulations) of actually providing…
Why cyber insurance isn’t a substitute for cyber risk management
So you think buying cyber insurance means your business will avoid a major nightmare? You’ve bought a cyber insurance policy to help protect your company against devastating cyber-attacks. It looks comprehensive so you can finally sleep at night. But before you get too carried away, is that really the case? Many companies which have been…
Introducing Diligence Hub: Streamlining Due Diligence for Recruiters and Umbrella Companies
We are proud to announce the launch of Diligence Hub, a ground-breaking platform designed to revolutionise the due diligence process for Recruiters and Umbrella Companies within the freelance and contracting sector. Developed in collaboration with industry experts, Diligence Hub promises to simplify and streamline the often time-consuming task of information sharing, ultimately saving both umbrellas…
FCSA Attains Cyber Essentials Plus Certification
We’re delighted to have attained certification of Cyber Essentials Plus,a robust cybersecurity certification scheme, endorsed by the UK Government, designed to fortify organisations against prevalent cyber threats. Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has always been proactive in cybersecurity and we’re pleased to see our commitment to shielding sensitive data and information assets recognised. In…
FCSA Levy Network Making Waves in Apprenticeship Support
The FCSA Apprenticeship Levy Network is a shining example of how collaboration between businesses can lead to positive change within our communities. The initiative was established to help companies transfer their unused apprenticeship levy funds to smaller businesses or businesses that wanted to take on apprentices but couldn’t, giving them the opportunity to invest in…
The Ethical Dimensions of Overemployment in Contracting
The concept of over-employment, where individuals juggle multiple full-time jobs simultaneously, (without informing their end-hirers), is steadily gaining traction within the contractor community. This approach offers the allure of increased income. However, it also unfurls several ethical intricacies that warrant thoughtful consideration. One of the potential reasons for this shift is the escalating cost of…
How to boost loyalty with contractors and temporary workers
Written by Boostworks Your people are at the heart of what you do and they’re the driving force behind your business’ success. That’s why developing strong relationships and increasing engagement and loyalty with your contingent workers is so important. By supporting and connecting with your contractors and temporary workers you can boost loyalty, and…