Fair Pay Services and Compliance
Worker and contractor welfare are of the utmost importance to us and shape everything we do as a business. We will continue to work to the very highest standards of compliance, service and operational excellence, in the best interests of all who deal with us.
As a demonstration of this commitment, we hold FCSA accreditation and we’re very proud to be APSCo Trusted Partners.
The FCSA operates a best practice Codes of Compliance designed to ensure that its Accredited Members provide services, advice and employment to the highest level of professional and ethical standards in the UK:
- Robust Codes of Compliance developed by Ernst & Young, in consultation with HMRC, and available to the public on the FCSA website.
- Accredited Members are tested annually by carefully selected, independent assessors. All assessors are top-tier regulated accountants and solicitors.
- The FCSA Codes of Compliance are continually updated to reflect current legislation.
- Non-compliance by FCSA Accredited Members results in the suspension or termination of FCSA Accredited Membership.
- Demonstrate that they are working proactively to protect contractor rights.
- Promote JobsAware as a place to refer contractors that have concerns about their employment.
- Promote JobsAware as a place to refer contractors that need general employment help or advice.
- Engage with the opportunity to engage with UK Government, through a Payment Intermediaries sub-committee, to discuss issues and opportunities in the sector.
- Report abuse against themselves, such as contractor fraud, to JobsAware.
APSCO is a trade body, providing a powerful unified voice for the professional recruitment market.
- APSCO completes robust due diligence to ensure all trusted partners operate to the highest standards, and allowing recruiters to have complete confidence in their suppliers.
- APSCO trusted partners have consistently demonstrated dedication to upholding the highest standards in umbrella employment services and acting the interests of our agency partners and contractors alike.
- Regular engagement with Government departments and other stakeholders
IWORK was founded in December 2020 to inform, lobby for and build a community of contractors, freelancers and contingent workers and the self-employed. They share informative content about compliance, best practice and industry news.
We became a partners to demonstrate our commitment to supporting contingent workers and put their welfare at the heart of their services.
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Cyber Essentials is a Government-backed and industry-supported scheme that helps businesses protect themselves against the growing threat of cyber attacks and provides a clear statement of the controls organisations should have in place to protect themselves.
It is the UK Government’s answer to a safer internet space for organisations of all sizes, across all sectors. Developed and operated by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Cyber Essentials is considered the best first step to a more secure network
- Reassurance that contractor data is safe with us
- Certification recognises our investment in security
- Gives us a clear picture of our security level against common threats
- Confidence that service will not be disrupted due to cyber attack
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