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Umbrella Reform, JSL & Chapter 11: Risk, Responsibility and Opportunity

Umbrella Reform, JSL & Chapter 11: Risk, Responsibility and Opportunity

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<p>Umbrella reform is about to change the recruitment supply chain.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>From April 2026, Joint &amp; Several Liability means agencies could become responsible if payroll providers fail to pay PAYE.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>And with Chapter 11 developments, the way contractors are engaged may shift again.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For recruitment leaders, this isn’t just compliance.</p> <p>It changes the risk profile of your contractor desk.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>But it also creates opportunity.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Agencies that get ahead of these changes can:</p> <p>✅ Strengthen their supply chains.</p> <p>✅ Remove risky operators.</p> <p>✅ Protect their margins.</p> <p>✅ Position themselves as trusted advisors to clients.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>We’re bringing together a panel of industry experts to discuss what Umbrella Reform and Chapter 11 really mean for recruitment businesses.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Joining the discussion hosted by James Osborne:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Dave Johnson</strong>, Head of Legal, PayStream</li> <li><strong>Andrew Maxwell</strong>, BDM, Kimson</li> <li><strong>Kam Jittlar</strong>, Managing Director, Cinch</li> <li><strong>Colin Gunnell</strong>, CEO, Liquid Friday</li> <li><strong>Andrew Chamberlain</strong>, Head of Strategic Policy &amp; Advocacy, FCSA</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you run a contractor desk or lead a recruitment business, this will be a valuable discussion.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p>