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The FCSA's Independent Arbitration Panel (IAP) conclude Orange Genie's £2 deduction was "not salary skimming"

The FCSA’s Independent Arbitration Panel (IAP) conclude Orange Genie’s £2 deduction was “not salary skimming”

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team May 12, 2023
Last year, Orange Genie, an FCSA-accredited umbrella company, was accused of salary skimming - a practice where an…
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A quick guide to help contractors pick a compliant umbrella company in 2023

A quick guide to help contractors pick a compliant umbrella company in 2023

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team January 6, 2023
It appears that a government-proposed “Single Enforcement Body” designed to monitor umbrella companies and maintain the highest compliance…
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The FCSA Concludes Investigation Into Umbrella Company Liquid Friday And Alleged Salary Skimming

The FCSA concludes investigation into umbrella company Liquid Friday and alleged salary skimming

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team December 8, 2022
Over the last few months, a small number of umbrella companies have been accused of salary skimming and…
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