FCSA calls on Unite to educate itself on benefits of compliant umbrella firms
As payroll firms come under attack from the media once again Julia Kermode steps in to defend the role compliant umbrella firms play.
Legal challenges to IR35 public sector reforms seem inevitable
We conducted a survey of intermediaries who support 33,500 workers in public sector roles. Alarmingly, 50% of FCSA survey responses stated that no IR35 compliance tests had been carried out.
We welcome Recruitready as a new business partner
Recruitready has joined FCSA as a new business partner, affording members and agencies access to a wealth of recruitment specific services that will help them in their day-to-day business.
HMRC is pursuing unpaid tax on incentive payments
FCSA has heard that HMRC are pursuing unpaid tax on incentive payments – recruitment agencies please beware! Last week some recruitment consultants started receiving bills from HMRC for unpaid tax on incentive payments. It seems that the consultants received payment from one or more umbrellas and no tax was paid on this income, hence the…
Julia Kermode stands up for umbrellas and responds to Scottish Labour Leader calls to halt exploitative working practices
Julia Kermode has responded to calls by Scottish Labour party leader Richard Leonard MSP to halt exploitative working practices in the construction sector outlined in The Scotsman recently. Speaking in defence of the umbrella sector, Julia Kermode said: “The umbrella sector does not exist to exploit workers but to provide a valued service enabling workers…
Julia Kermode reacts to today’s Spring Statement
The Chancellor delivered his Spring Statement at lunchtime today. Reacting to what Mr Hammond said, Julia Kermode said: “The Chancellor told us that today’s Spring Statement would not be a major fiscal event so I am pleased that he has been true to his word. It was a positively upbeat economic forecast by Mr Hammond…
FCSA responds as Unite celebrates employment status
Julia Kermode reiterates the importance of engaging a fully compliant umbrella company as Unite celebrates a win for one of its members on workers’ rights.
Nasa Group passes FCSA accreditation with flying colours
David Greene, MD of Nasa Group on what it means to the company to become an FCSA Accredited Member.
Steps to FCSA Accreditation Workshops
EY hosts two workshops to explain FCSA’s accreditation process.
FCSA restructures membership status
Julia Kermode outlines the rationale behind changes to our membership structure.