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
April 2020 employment law changes: eight tasks for HR
Each April, HR professionals must ensure that their organisation complies with the latest round of amended employment laws and deadlines....
Agency staff gain new rights under the Good Work Plan
Swedish derogation contracts finally become unlawful from today, as REC calls for coronavirus clarification for agency staff.
What will happen to employment status and the Good Work Plan?
Against the background of the coronavirus crisis, the changes coming in on 6 April and the proposed Employment Bill continue to narrow the gap between the status and rights of workers and employee.
Staff agency for top hotels discriminated against bearded Sikh man
A Sikh man has won £7,000 after an agency which supplies staff to exclusive London hotels said it was not...
Gig economy: Uber launches on-demand jobs app ‘Works’
Uber Technologies has launched a new app to put casual workers in touch with employers trying to fill vacant shifts....
Young and old most likely to miss out on paid holiday and payslips
The youngest and oldest staff working in atypical ways, such as temporary work, are the most at risk of missing...
Work no more insecure than 20 years ago
Work in the UK is no more insecure than it was in 1998, despite claims that there has been an...
Single labour market body to enforce minimum wage and holiday rights
The government has announced proposals for a single labour market enforcement body which will have powers to enforce minimum wage...
Temporary workers missing out on skills development
Almost one million temporary workers are being excluded from skills development opportunities because of a poorly-designed apprenticeships system, the Recruitment...
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)
