Umbrella firms accused of withholding holiday pay from contractors

This past weekend, allegations surfaced that certain umbrella firms are wrongfully withholding holiday pay from contractors. According to the BBC Money Box show, some umbrella firms, including those vetted and licenced by the membership group the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA), are mistreating contractors. The show contained accusations made by an anonymous contractor, "Steve," whose statements were read aloud on television by an actor. "Steve" further claimed that the recruitment firm introduced him to only one umbrella business and did not offer him with a preferred supplier list from which to chose.