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FCSA
UK's leading not-for-profit membership body for compliant umbrella employers, accountants and CIS service providers.
About FCSA
The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is the UK’s only non-profit membership body dedicated to raising standards and promoting supply chain compliance for the temporary labour market. Our mission is to promote industry best practice, ensuring that the whole sector raises its standards. We aim to safeguard the long-term future of the professional freelance sector for the benefit of the UK's temporary and freelance workers and the flexibility they bring to the UK economy by: - Setting and raising standards for service providers who support professional contractors, temporary workers and freelancers. - Promoting best pratcice throughout the sector in order to ensure workers get fair treatment and can trust their providers. - Influencing and lobbying to ensure that members’ needs are represented to policymakers. - Collaborating through partnerships with like-minded organisations. FCSA’s primary role is to raise standards and promote compliance and through our Accreditation, we encourage self-regulation in our sector in supporting contractors to meet their tax and legal obligations. FCSA Members are tested against our Codes of Compliance annually and via regular and ongoing spot checks and must pass in order to retain their membership. Our standards are the most stringent and comprehensive in the industry, as detailed in our Codes of Compliance, which is published and freely available on our website. Importantly, no FCSA Accredited Member is allowed to operate Offshore Schemes, Loan Schemes, Trusts, Managed Services Companies Schemes, Pay-day-by-Pay models, or offer services or act in a way which risks the provider's or worker's obligations to or good standing with HMRC. Any contractor, recruitment agency, or end-hirer choosing to work with an FCSA Accredited Member is assured that the member operates at the highest industry standards for the benefit and protection of the supply chain and workers alike.
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Signals from FCSA
11 published signals
Research & Knowledge
FCSA published a briefing on where National Minimum Wage enforcement is looking this year regarding umbrella deductions and age band rates.
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Presence & Recognition
FCSA shared the letter sent jointly to Kate Dearden MP, Minister for the Future of Work, regarding the Government's guaranteed-hours proposals.
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Legal & Regulatory
FCSA highlights that from 6th April 2027, small company threshold changes apply to firms with turnover of £15m or less, a balance sheet of £7.5m or less, and 50 or fewer employees.
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Presence & Recognition
FCSA joined ALP, APSCo, Professional Passport, Recruitment & Employment Confederation, TEAM Network, The Employment Status Forum, and The Recruitment Network in urging the Government to rethink guaranteed-hours reforms to agency workers
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Research & Knowledge
FCSA reported that The Fawcett Society called for reform of parental leave arguing it could transform women's lives and end unequal caregiving burdens.
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Research & Knowledge
FCSA reported that The Department for Work and Pensions published guidance to support delivery of apprenticeships through the Growth and Skills Levy.
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Research & Knowledge
FCSA reported that Pensions Minister Torsten Bell MP posted a thread on the UK labour market highlighting record employment levels and youth unemployment challenges.
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Presence & Recognition
FCSA reported that The Cabinet Office announced three new cross-government taskforces on cost of living, public control and community renewal.
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Presence & Recognition
FCSA reported that Reform UK's Conference begins today in Birmingham with speeches expected from Robert Jenrick MP and Richard Tice MP.
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Presence & Recognition
FCSA reported that Kemi Badenoch MP completed her reshuffle of the Conservative frontbench, confirming a wide range of new shadow appointments.
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Legal & Regulatory
FCSA published the Directory of Members to confirm claims of accreditation.
Reported by Chris Bryce