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.
Agency workers
Seasonal workers: key contractual issues for employers
In sectors such as hospitality, tourism, retail and agriculture, seasonal peaks can bring an influx of work at certain times...
Good work or bad? Reaction to the Taylor Review
Any much-anticipated report is likely to divide opinion, and the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices is no different. Rob...
The Taylor Review: what employers need to know
The long-awaited Taylor Review of modern employment practices emerged today, introduced at a press conference hosted by Prime Minister Theresa...
Labour manifesto 2017: what employers need to know
The Labour Party’s official manifesto has been released today and includes some of the most radical changes to employment legislation...
Zero hours workers assume no entitlement to paid holiday
Half of people on zero hours contracts wrongly believe that they are not entitled to paid holidays, research by Citizens...
Brexit bonfire of employment law unnecessary, say employers
Employers overwhelmingly back most existing employment rights and do not believe the current employment law framework should be revised after...
Controversial ban on agency staff in NHS dropped
The ban on certain agency staff in the NHS, which was due to come into force on 1 April, has...
BBC reporter’s employment case struck out
An employment tribunal has struck out a BBC reporter’s claim after finding that she discussed her case with a newspaper...
Nurses and teachers choose agency work for better work-life balance, report finds
Teachers and nurses are choosing to work through agencies because they are disillusioned with permanent work, research has found.
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Breaks that pause the 12-week qualifying period under the Agency Workers Regulations
Ten key questions on the Agency Workers Regulations
Managing the impact of the Agency Worker Regulations
Policy on the use of agency workers (XpertHR subscription required)
Letter alerting managers to the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 (XpertHR subscription required)
A guide to the Agency Workers Regulations (XpertHR subscription required)
Agency Workers Regulations: Government guidance
Employment law reference manual: Agency workers
Employing agency temps as permanent members of staff – a guide (XpertHR subscription required)
