Consultation On Agency Workers

The Government published its response to the July 2017 Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices in February 2018. We report generally on the Government's response here. It is clear that the Government intends to make sure that all workers understand their status and receive the benefits to which they are entitled; that workers know their rights and are able to enforce them; and that organisations which exploit workers bear the consequences. The four consultations issued alongside the Government's response are all highly relevant to the recruitment sector, for which employment status and flexible working have long been key issues. However, as a result of recommendations made in the Taylor Review, one of the consultations is aimed specifically at the recruitment sector.