1. Agency workers
The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 came into force on 1 October
2011. From 1 October 2011, all agency workers are entitled to
access collective facilities and amenities available to comparable
workers and employees as well as information on job vacancies.
Agency workers who have completed a 12 week qualifying period
will be entitled to the same basic employment and working
conditions as if they had been recruited directly by the
employer.
Listen to Angela Shields' interview on Radio 4's Today
programme to learn more.
What should employers do?
Employers should urgently review their internal monitoring
processes for agency workers. Additionally they should communicate
and exchange relevant information with their preferred agency
suppliers.
