From 1st October 2011 agency workers will have enhanced rights to equal pay, working time, and holidays as well as access to facilities at the hirers’ site.

The Regulations are complex, however at The Personnel People all of our staff are fully trained on the new regulations. We are ready to support you and your business and work together to find the solution that best suits you.

A brief overview:

Rights on Day 1

Agency worker becomes entitled to collective facilities and amenities.

Hirer must inform agency workers of suitable vacant positions.

Rights after 12 week qualifying period

Agency worker becomes entitled to equal treatment to permanent staff members. This means equal pay, bonus scheme, working time, night work, rest breaks and annual leave to comparable employees doing the same job.

A break of minimum 6 weeks between assignments in the same hirer or a new role which is different breaks the accrual period.

As a hirer you have the same option to use agency workers as a flexible workforce on the same basis as you have to date. We will manage the process and by implementing starter rates you could actually reduce costs.

To discuss further please contact us on (01603) 761717. We would also be very happy to meet with you to guide you through the process. Our aim as always is to ensure you experience the best agency service.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE AGENCY WORKERS REGULATIONS?