Fair Work Agency

The UK’s temporary labour market is facing its biggest shake-up in a generation. From 6 April 2026, the launch of the Fair Work Agency (FWA) will fundamentally change the relationship between agency contractors, umbrella companies, and the…

Six-month qualifying period for unfair dismissal agreed after negotiations unlock path to Royal Assent The Government has announced a breakthrough on the contentious Employment Rights Bill, securing agreement between trade unions and…

The British workforce is quietly transforming into a nation of independent workers, as freelancing and side hustling emerge as crucial safety nets for the recently unemployed and financially strained. This shift reveals a resilient and…

A new enforcement body led by Matthew Taylor aims to simplify rules, tackle rogue operators, and level the playing field for compliant small firms and independent workers The government's newly formed Fair Work Agency (FWA), set to…