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An employer's guide to the Agency Workers Regulations

Agency Workers Regulations

The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 came into force on 1 October 2011. The regulations give agency workers the same basic employment conditions after 12 weeks working for the company in the "same role" as those that would have been applied if they were recruited directly by the hirer.

From day one of the temporary assignment the worker is entitled to the same access to job vacancies as permanent members of staff and collective facilities such as staff canteens, childcare facilities and transport services.

Here you can find all the latest news and guidance on the Agency Workers Regulations.

 

Legal Q&A: Are 'zero-hours contracts' an alternative to the use of agency workers?

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 from PT

Legal opinion: Managing compliance with the Agency Workers Regulations 2010

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 from PT

Agency Workers Regulations not to blame for reduced use of temps, says REC

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 from PT

In the pipeline: Upcoming employment law changes

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 from personneltoday.com

Firm accused of short changing Olympic staff

Posted: 23 Apr 2012 from BBC News

Most employers give agency workers 12-week rights from day one, report finds

Posted: 16 Apr 2012 from PT

Drop in temporary appointments may be linked to Agency Workers Regulations, says report

Posted: 11 Apr 2012 from PT

AWR: 17% of employers opt for Swedish Derogation as costs rise

Posted: 10 Apr 2012 from recruiter.co.uk
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What's included

  • Basic pay
  • Annual leave
  • Rest breaks
  • Bonuses linked to performance
  • Access to job vacancies (day one)
  • Access to communal facilities (day one)

 

What's not included

  • Genuinely self employed workers
  • Bonuses for loyalty or long-service
  • Occupational pensions or sick pay
  • Financial participation schemes

What does "same role" mean?

An agency worker works in the same role unless the agency worker moves to a different hirer, or starts a new role with the same hirer in which work or duties are "substantively different" to those in the previous role.

Source: The Recruitment and Employment Confederation