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Government To Discuss Agency Workers Regulations

The controversial Agency Workers Regulations will be discussed further, Government ministers have said. The regulations, planned for October 2011, would lead to agency workers gaining the same rights as full time staff after 12 weeks of work. The plans were … Continue reading

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REC Launch AWD ‘Toolkit’

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation have launched their own toolkit to assist recruiters ensure they understand the Agency Workers Directive. The toolkit may also be useful for freelancers and contractors using an umbrella company. Umbrella company workers are thought to … Continue reading

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REC Offers AWD Support To Agencies and Clients

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) have announced that they will be offering a series of practical workshops and tools to support and assist agencies and clients in preparation for the Agency Workers Directive, (AWD). As well as working with … Continue reading

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Agency Workers Directive Update

As we said in our last article, we would update our news page with any developments with regards to the Agency Workers Directive. The Agency Workers Regulations, which implement the Agency Workers Directive, have now been published and confirm that … Continue reading

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The Agency Workers Directive and the Contractor …

There is a lot of talk within the contractor marketplace about the Agency Workers Directive. Whilst it was good news that the implementation of the AWD has been delayed until 2011, there is still concern about how the regulations will … Continue reading

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Government To Delay Agency Workers Directive

Lord Mandelson is today expected to delay implementation of the Agency Workers Directive (AWD) until 2011. The business secretary says this delay is part of a series of wider measures designed to help businesses emerge from the recession. This will … Continue reading

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