The Government has published draft guidance on the Agency Workers Regulations 2010, which are due to come into force on 1 October 2011. The BIS has invited comments on the draft guidance to be received by 15 April latest, with final guidance expected to be published around the end of April.
The Regulations will give temporary agency workers the right to equal treatment in comparison to permanent workers as regards basic working conditions. The aim of the guidance is to help both employers and the recruitment sector to understand and implement these Regulations effectively. Each section covers the key provisions of the Regulations and, where possible, is accompanied by useful links and related flowcharts and desktop downloads.
The Guidance confirms that the Regulations are not retrospective and for those agency workers already on assignment, the 12 week qualifying period will start from next October. Agency workers will also be entitled to access to facilities and information on job vacancies from Day 1 of their assignment.
This is draft guidance and therefore the final position may change. Those wishing provide feedback must respond to the BIS by Friday 15 April 2011.
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