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

2026 is shaping up to be one of the most significant years of legislative change the UK recruitment industry has seen in decades.

Umbrella reform, Joint & Several Liability, Chapter 11 developments, and wider changes through the Employment Rights Act are fundamentally reshaping the way recruitment supply chains operate. These changes introduce new risks but they also create new opportunities for agencies that understand how to respond.

For recruitment leaders, this is no longer just a compliance discussion. It’s a strategic one.

Those who understand the changes early will be able to protect their businesses, strengthen their supply chains, and position themselves as trusted advisors to clients navigating an increasingly complex workforce landscape.

Join The Recruitment Network and an expert panel of industry leaders for a practical discussion on what these legislative changes mean in the real world and how recruitment businesses can turn them into commercial advantage.

Hosted by James Osborne, the panel includes:

• Dave Johnson, Head of Legal, PayStream
• Andrew Maxwell, BDM, Kimson
• Kam Jittlar, Managing Director, Cinch
• Colin Gunnell, CEO, Liquid Friday
• Andrew Chamberlain, Head of Strategic Policy & Advocacy, FCSA

Together they will explore:

• What umbrella reform and Joint & Several Liability really mean for recruitment agencies
• The impact of Chapter 11 and wider employment legislation changes
• How to strengthen your payroll and supply chain governance
• What agencies should be doing right now to protect their businesses
• How recruitment leaders can turn legislative change into a strategic advantage

If you run a recruitment business, lead a team, or manage contractor supply chains, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.