Abacus are an Independent recruiter, established in 1991, driven by relationships and values, and are specialists in the supply of permanent and temporary labour to the Industrial, Distribution, Commercial, Hospitality and Event sectors.
Preferred Supplier Lists remain essential because agency liability for umbrella non-compliance already applies under current tax rules.
An FCSA assessment is an independent, standards-based examination — and under JSL it is a direct protection for every agency in the chain.
The IR35 small company exemption widens from April 2027, changing who carries status risk — and leaving small clients one 45-day duty to confirm.
The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association has congratulated Louise Hanson on her appointment as the next Chief Executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, and
Umbrella regulation in 2027 under the Employment Rights Act 2025 brings the sector into statutory oversight — here is what agencies must do now.
IR35 enforcement remains active, with HMRC modelling a £20m annual loss — here is the compliance evidence agencies and clients must hold.
