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CSCS latest news
CSCS has announced that the Safety Assessment Federation (SAFed) will no longer issue cards carrying the CSCS logo from 21 April 2025 after withdrawing from the CSCS Alliance. Construction sites are advised to continue to accept SAFed cards until 30 September 2025 as...
Holiday leave laws have changed – are you up to date?
Holiday entitlement is often confusing, and with new changes introduced in January 2024, it’s more important than ever for employers to fully understand the rules. FIS Associate Member Citation, has created a free guide for FIS members, written by HR and Employment...
Employers wanted for Skills Bootcamp in Interior Systems
FIS, in collaboration with Construction Skills People and British Gypsum, is set to host a comprehensive skills bootcamp focusing on interior systems at Erith Academy. This 10-day intensive course, titled "Build Better Academies," will run from March 31 to April 11,...
FIS joins wider sector in calling for an end to amended contracts
Ahead of Conflict Avoidance Week, construction leaders are calling on clients to stop placing more risk on contractors by amending standard contracts. An article featuring in Construction News it is clear that the tide is changing and rethinking this practice is...
Construction Industry Levy Consensus 2025 – 2029
The CITB Consensus is underway and FIS members who are likely to pay the Construction Industry Levy as proposed by CITB for 2026 to 2029 are invited to have their say by participating in the Consensus Survey. The deadline for response is 2 May 2025. The proposals for...
H&S Working Group talks dust, manual handling, knives and pallet safety
The FIS Health and Safety Working Group met on 13th March 2025, Chaired by David Cant of Veritas Consulting. The mission of this group is through guidance, collaborative working and influencing external stakeholders to make sure people working in our sector are kept...
Payment Performance Update
The requirement for larger businesses on a half-yearly basis on their payment practices, policies and performance for financial years came into effect on 6 April 2017. Businesses are in scope of the requirement for a financial year if, on their last 2 balance sheet...
Employment Rights Bill amended
The Government has tabled amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, described as the "biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation", following a series of consultations. There are 28 reforms set out in the Bill designed to increase protections for workers, and...
Are you ready for the Employment Rights Bill?
Major changes to UK Employment Law are on the horizon, and businesses need to take action. The Employment Rights Bill, published on 10 October, introduces significant reforms that will affect employment rights, working conditions, and employer responsibilities. Our...