Agency Workers Regulations Fact Sheet 1
As you will be aware, the Agency Workers Regulations have passed through Parliament and will be implemented in the UK from October 2011.
Impellam Group plc, the parent company of Hewitson Walker, has been involved at all stages of the consultations on behalf of its family of businesses. In addition, the Group has been heavily involved with representative bodies such as the REC, ALP and APSCo in their lobbying and communication.
Although the final Guidance on the Regulations may not be available until the end of 2010, we believe there is sufficient information in the current Regulations to begin to engage with you to share our knowledge and to examine the impact the Regulations will have on everyone involved.
We want to ensure that you are fully aware of the Regulations and that Hewitson Walker is viewed as a reliable source of information. We are therefore launching an awareness campaign to help you understand the Regulations and prepare to implement them whilst retaining the flexibility of labour supply that is acknowledged to be vital to the recovery of the UK economy.
What are the Agency Workers Regulations?
The Agency Workers Regulations bring the European Agency Workers Directive into UK law. They entitle temporary workers to equal treatment with regard to pay and working conditions, as someone recruited to do the same job but on a permanent basis with you. This will apply after 12 weeks of assignment to you.
When do they come into effect?
The Regulations will be implemented from the 1st October 2011, which means that the workers’ entitlement will be effective early 2012.
Who do they affect?
All workers who are not directly engaged by you but are supplied by another organisation, such as Hewitson Walker, fall in the scope of the Regulations, regardless of what contract they have with us. You should note, that if you use master or neutral vend service providers, umbrella companies and some payroll services, they may be included.
Who falls outside of the AWD?
Only workers who are genuinely self-employed and working through their own Limited Company are exempt from the Regulations.
How can I find out more about the implications of the Agency Workers Regulations?
From May, we will be sending out fact sheets aimed at giving you an insight into the Regulations. These will be followed by regular updates.
If your interested in finding out more about Agency Worker Regulations, contact your consultant today.
Hewitson Walker Accountancy Recruitment 0845 603 4356