FCSA WARNS THE SECTOR ABOUT CLONED UMBRELLA COMPANIES
Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has today issued a further warning and an update about the fraudulent activity of cloning real companies and using these clones to defraud recruitment and employment businesses, workers and even HMRC. FCSA have been investigating serious infringement activity surrounding cloned companies. This activity involves the creation of a…
HMRC names another 3 tax-avoidance schemes and promoters
HMRC shared another three companies last week (18th August), on their ‘named tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers and suppliers’ list. The companies named were: ContractorCare Ltd PAYEme Ltd Gateway Outsource Solutions Ltd The main theme of the schemes being used is the worker receives two payments, of which the second has not been…
FCSA INTRODUCES THE INDEPENDENT ARBITRATION PANEL
Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has announced the formation of a new panel of independent industry figures to act as the final arbiter in any disputes concerning FCSA members.
HMRC names 4 more tax-avoidance schemesters
HMRC shared another four companies yesterday (4 August 2022), on their ‘named tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers and suppliers’ list. The companies named were: Countrywide Partners Limited Industria PAYE Limited Pure Invoicing Limited U R Group Limited The main theme of the schemes being used is the worker receives two payments, of which…
New body ‘Public Sector Fraud Authority’ has been launched by UK government today
Government Efficiency Minister, Jacob Rees-Mogg, today launched a new anti-fraud team, with the primary focus of catching fraud committed against the public purse, with a year one target of £180,000,000. This new team, dubbed the Public Sector Fraud Authority, will be made up of counter fraud and data experts, and will have access to…
New guidance brings clarity on employment status for workers and businesses
New government guidance will act as a one-stop-shop for individuals and businesses to understand which employment rights apply to them
Further update on recent Code changes
Following the various news items and social media posts about recent updates to the FCSA Codes, many of which mischaracterise events or draw incorrect conclusions, FCSA wish to set the record straight. Following standard practices, FCSA issued draft Codes for review by members. Many members commented on the proposed changes, amongst which was a strengthened…
FCSA UPDATES CODES FOR ACCREDITED MEMBERS TO CHAMPION SECTOR COMPLIANCE
It is for that reason that we have stringent conditions that must be met by businesses aspiring towards FCSA membership and require all of our accredited members to adhere to our Codes of Compliance.
Exclusivity clause ban to be extended to low paid workers
Written by Simon Bloch, JMW Solicitors LLP On 9th May 2022, the government proposed to introduce legislation in relation to exclusivity clauses within employment contracts for low paid workers. Recap on exclusivity clauses Exclusivity clauses in employment contracts are a type of restrictive covenant which prohibit the worker from taking on…
Due to the Catch 22 of umbrella contractor holiday pay, the law is an ass
Originally written for Contractor UK Quite understandably, there’s been a lot of heated discussion around the subject of umbrella company employees receiving holiday pay in lieu of not taking holidays, writes Chris Bryce, CEO of the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA). A lot of that controversy has been focused on workers not receiving holiday…