Payroll Pirates & Legislation Shifts: Are You Ready for April 2026?
Live from the IHR Lounge in Manchester, Nitin Sharma sits down with Chris Bryce, CEO of the FCSA, to unpack one of the most important and least understood topics in recruitment today: the massive PAYE liability shift coming in April 2026. Whether you're a recruitment agency owner, talent acquisition lead, or payroll provider, this episode is your essential crash course on the UK government's new plan to move PAYE liability up the supply chain—placing it directly on you, not the umbrella company. Chris breaks it down with clarity and urgency: Why HMRC is targeting "payroll pirates" What due diligence you need to do now How non-compliance could bring £120M-level risks to your door Why FCSA accreditation is no longer a "nice to have"—it's a lifeline From recruiter audits to umbrella company traps and steak dinners with non-compliant providers, this episode is equal parts educational and entertaining. If you've ever uttered the words "but I thought my supplier was compliant," this one’s for you. Who this episode is for: Recruitment business owners using umbrella companies Talent acquisition professionals involved in contingent hiring Payroll providers navigating new compliance demands Anyone confused about who’s responsible for PAYE under the new rules Key Takeaways: PAYE responsibility will shift to the top of the supply chain in 2026. You can’t afford to "wait until Christmas" to vet your umbrella partners. Accreditation (like FCSA’s) is a continuous, rigorous process—not a one-and-done audit. Failing to act now could bring serious HMRC scrutiny—no matter your headcount. 🔗 Want to know more? Learn more about FCSA: FCSA Website Connect with Chris Bryce on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbryce/ 👋 Connect with your host Nitin Sharma Founder of Rectools.io — your go-to directory for recruitment tech and compliance tools. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/ :
