The Two Payment Method
Chris Bryce – Chief Executive, FCSA The Two Payment Method is a tax avoidance scheme some rogue umbrella companies use; it is a form of tax avoidance and is unlawful. Under this scheme, contractors receive payment twice for each payroll cycle: once at the National Minimum Wage (NMW), subject to PAYE tax and National Insurance,…
Meeting the challenge of candidate retention & redeployment
Written by FCSA member, Liquid Friday Rising resourcing costs. Talent shortages. Diminishing candidate pools. These are the challenges recruitment businesses are facing to fill roles in the current tight labour market. This, coupled with a stronger increase in demand means agencies are prioritising contractor engagement and retention. There’s no doubt that redeployment is a winning…
Addressing the skills gap in UK PLC
This article was written by Graham Williams at NWM, FCSA Accredited Member. Our team here at NWM speak to recruiters daily, and two pressing subjects come to light: How can we bridge the skills gap across the UK? How can we retain candidates in a rate-driven market where skills are scarce? Why do we have…
The FCSA, in reply to those who say we don’t wish to derail the umbrella company gravy train
Originally written by Chris Bryce for Contractor UK As most of the contractor industry is aware, a government consultation is underway on Tackling non-compliance in the umbrella company market. But I’m also aware that a few people are wondering if our organisation will contribute positively to the consultation — or merely take the stance that…
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,…
FCSA Membership Update
Amaze Umbrella Ltd is no longer FCSA Accredited
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…
How to pay Contractors in the UK
Originally written for Contractor UK, 27th July 2023 When hiring a contractor, it’s important to keep in mind that there is a variety of payment considerations you may wish to explore, so unfortunately there’s no quick and easy answer to the issue of how to pay contractors in the UK, writes Deb Murphy, head of…
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…