Agency Worker Regulations – Supply Chain
Key Takeaways: Understanding Agency Workers: We delved into the definition of agency workers, the role of temporary work agencies, and the criteria that set agency
Key Takeaways: Understanding Agency Workers: We delved into the definition of agency workers, the role of temporary work agencies, and the criteria that set agency
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
Part two of our series on Agency Work Regulations (AWR); an essential piece of legislation directly affecting the umbrella supply chain. As an agency, it
The Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) were introduced in the UK in 2010 with the aim of tackling discrimination against agency workers. These regulations also affect
Blog post written by Churchill Knight Umbrella The Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) came into effect on the 1st October 2011 to govern the basic rights
Written by Brabners LLP Important Court of Appeal Case gives an insight into how compensation is dealt with under the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 where
The introduction of the Fair Work Agency (“FWA”) in April 2026 could significantly change how holiday pay compliance is monitored and enforced. In addition, the
Facts of the case: Talent Systems Europe Ltd (trading as Spotlight) operates an online directory through which performers, such as actors and musicians, can pay
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in the case of Mach Recruitment Ltd v Mrs Maria Oliveira shows how employment tribunals may apply the
The Law Under Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE), a service provision change will occur when, immediately prior to the change, there
Facts: Mr Lutz, a pilot, was supplied to Ryanair by an aviation recruitment agency called MCG Aviation Limited (now known as Storm Global Ltd) (Storm
In an open letter to the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, FCSA has laid out its recommendations for addressing systemic issues in the UK’s labour supply chain. Co-signed by FCSA Chief Executive Chris Bryce and employment status expert Rebecca Seeley Harris, the letter calls for thoughtful implementation of proposed reforms, emphasising the need for balanced regulation and robust worker protections.
The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has released its consultation response to the Business and Trade Committee’s “Make Work Pay: Employment Rights Bill” inquiry.
Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA), the leading body for professional employment services, has submitted its detailed response to the government’s consultation on applying zero-hours
Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA), the leading body for professional employment services, has submitted its detailed response to the government’s consultation on applying zero-hours
Written by Brabners LLP Background The government published The Good Work Plan in 2018 and set out its intention to introduce legislation to allow
Written by Brabners LLP The recent decision in Ryanair DAC and Storm Global Ltd v Lutz [2023] is the latest case to examine self-employed
Contractors often face a pivotal decision: should they opt for payment via an umbrella company or through agency PAYE? Each avenue has its merits and
Written by JMW Solicitors LLP The policy paper known as the ‘Good Work Plan’, published on 17th December 2018, addressed the Government’s strategies towards the
FCSA broadly welcomes the suggested amendments to legislation which are proposed alongside the consultation. These proposals would go some way to bring the legislation up-to-date
Blog post written by Churchill Knight Umbrella Contractors and freelancers working on temporary assignments (inside IR35) are usually required to use an umbrella company for
Written by Brabners LLP Agency workers are entitled to certain rights while they are assigned to work for end clients (aka “hirers”). Some rights
New regulations making vaccinations compulsory for care home staff in England will come into force on 11 November 2021. This means that all staff working
Brabners consider who the Conduct Regulations apply to, what protection they afford to the various parties in the supply chain, and the circumstances in which someone can (and cannot) opt out of the Regulations.
Written by Brabners LLP The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (“TUPE”) provide protection for employees who work for a business that
Written by Brabners LLP A new case Kocur v Angard Staffing Solutions Limited and another [2019] in the Court of Appeal has provided clarification on
Brabners LLP provides an important update on the case Brooknight Guarding Limited v Matei – ‘Zero-hours’ employee deemed to be agency worker due to nature of assignment.
Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA), the UK’s leading membership body dedicated to raising standards and promoting compliance in the temporary labour market, has released
FCSA’s ever-growing series of informative Webinars in partnership with industry experts on wide-ranging topics affecting umbrella providers, workers and Ltd Co contractors.
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
CEO Blog FCSA Forum 2023: Strength in Community and a brighter future 13 July 2023 No Comments I recently had the pleasure of hosting the
You’ll know as well as I do that compliance is crucial when it comes to hiring a contractor or freelancer. But understanding who needs to
USEFUL DOCUMENTS Criminal Finances Act 2017 ‘The Criminal Finances Act gained Royal Assent on 27 April 2017. This gives law enforcement agencies and partners, further capabilities and
Brabners LLP discusses the correct approach to the calculation of annual leave and holiday pay for umbrella employees in part one of this article series.
Is an individual on a long-term assignment covered by the AWR?
On 6 February 2026, the Department for Business and Trade launched its Make Work Pay: Modernising the Agency Work Regulatory Framework consultation. This consultation seeks
April 2026 marks the first round of important changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 (“ERA 2025”) for those operating in the labour supply chain.
Introduction As industry professionals are no doubt aware, the Employment Rights Bill (the ‘Bill’) is set to shake-up the legal landscape for recruiters and employers.
Workforce Matters Industry news and organisation updates from the only not-for-profit trade association in the temporary labour sector Visit FCSA Website Articles of Interest Explore
Workforce Matters Industry news and organisation updates from the only not-for-profit trade association in the temporary labour sector Visit FCSA Website Articles of Interest Explore
Workforce Matters Industry news and organisation updates from the only not-for-profit trade association in the temporary labour sector Visit FCSA Website Articles of Interest Explore
Originally Written by Nick Dancer for Recruiter Magazine Will the government’s solution to tackling tax avoidance really work? Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ announcement in the Autumn
Workforce Matters Industry news and organisation updates from the only not-for-profit trade association in the temporary labour sector Visit FCSA Website Articles of Interest Explore
The Employment Rights Bill (“ERB”), which was first published on 10 October 2024, has been amended this month following public consultations and debates within the
The Employment Rights Bill, introduced in the House of Commons on 10 October 2024, promises to reshape the industry with significant amendments and announcements. Key
The Employment Rights Bill (ERB), published on 10 October 2024, primarily enacts the proposals detailed in the Labour Party’s pre-election document from June 2024, Labour’s
Workforce Matters Industry news and organisation updates from the only not-for-profit trade association in the temporary labour sector Visit FCSA Website Articles of Interest Explore
Written by Kudzai Kamhiriri – Compliance Officer at FCSA The National Minimum Wage (NMW) and the National Living Wage (NLW) are the minimum legal amounts
FCSA FORUM 2025 Tuesday 24th June 2025 50 Dearmans Pl, Salford, M3 5LH 0161 827 4000 www.thelowryhotel.com Sponsors Speakers Chris Bryce CEO FCSA SPEAKER BIO
Written by JMW Solicitors LLP What happened in this case? In this case, the Claimant was engaged as an agency worker, to work as
The speaker, from the Office of the Director of Loan Market Enforcement, addresses the audience on the topic of government regulation. They outline four main
In 2021, the Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) made a significant decision to remove the joint employment model from its Accreditation Codes. This move
VENUE Tuesday 2nd July 2024 50 Dearmans Pl, Salford, M3 5LH 0161 827 4000 www.thelowryhotel.com FCSA FORUM 2024 WAS THE BIGGEST YET This full-day event
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
Written by JMW Solicitors LLP On Thursday 13 July 2023, the High Court quashed regulations which allowed for workers on strike to be replaced by
Churchill Knight Umbrella is a leading provider of compliant PAYE payroll services for contractors and freelancers in the UK. Since 2017, we have experienced exciting
FCSA recommends that any proposed regulation should focus on the protection of worker employees and the integrity of the supply chain, including compliant umbrella service
Since the Supreme Court issued its judgment in the case of Harpur Trust v Brazel in July 2022, umbrella companies and employers generally have been
Post written by JMW Solictors LLP Following the UK’s exit from the European Union, it has been anticipated that lawmakers will attempt to move
Blog post written by Churchill Knight Umbrella If you are new to umbrella companies, you will probably have many questions about the registration process and
Blog post written by JMW Solictiors LLP Presently, there are certain rules about businesses temporarily engaging with agency workers whilst their existing workforce are participating
Written by Brabners LLP Key Information Documents It has been almost 2 years since the requirement to produce Key Information Documents (KIDs) was introduced on
Government launches call for evidence on umbrella market.
Witten by. Brabners LLP In this series of articles, we are reviewing the current legal framework for calculating holiday entitlement for agency workers, and
What is a Key Information Document (KID)? What must you include in a KID? What do employment agencies and employers need to do? We explain.
Written by Brabners LLP Cycle couriers engaged by City Sprint still workers despite contract In January 2017, the Employment Tribunal (“ET”) held in a
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: further updates to the Government guidance
RECRUITER PARTNER CHARTER As an FCSA Recruiter Partner, your agency will commit to a PSL/ASL consisting exclusively of FCSA Accredited Members (independently vetted umbrella/accountancy partners) and
A look at the four consultations announced by the government in response to the Taylor Review.
Whilst FCSA acknowledges that vulnerable workers in today’s gig economy must be protected by legislation, the UK’s largest independent trade body for accountancy providers and
