The Agency Workers Regulations have changed the shape of temporary staffing. The regulations came into force on 1st October 2011 and the aim is simple: to give temporary works equal treatment in the workplace.
Businesses and candidates need to understand the implications of both day one rights and the 12 week qualifying period, certain day one rights apply NOW. On completion of the 12 week qualifying period with a single hirer, temporary workers may be entitled to the same basic working and employment conditions as a permanent employee.
Randstad is committed to working with you to help you interpret the legislation, understand the impact this will have on your business and the implementation of AWR. Below you will find a number of tools and news articles so that you can keep abreast of all the latest AWR developments:
For the official Agency Workers Regulations guidance from BIS, please click here.
AWR client FAQ
Mini candidate guide to the AWR
Join the Randstad UK AWR LinkedIn group
Randstad is the second largest HR services company in the world and we have over 50 years' experience of supporting clients with new legislation. We have a dedicated AWR project group who, along with our Board of Directors, has helped to shape the recruitment landscape which we hope will be fair for all.
Important News on Agency Workers Regulations
Please click on the links below for industry news.
The EU directive that could make lawbreakers of heads
They risk a £5k fine for flouting new rules on supply teacher pay.
Next week, an innocuous sounding piece of European legislation will come into effect that has already led to headteachers being advised on how to work around the law. Read more...
Randstad Education successfully lobbies DfE for AWR clarification
After highlighting to the DfE that schools and LEAs are urgently craving information regarding the new Agency Workers Regulations (AWR), Randstad Education has successfully obtained clarification which will prove to be a welcome relief to schools, with just three weeks remaining until AWR implementation. Read more...
On a learning curve with AWR
The Agency Workers Regulations coming into force next month have major implications for schools.
Read more...
AWR 'could lead to age discrimination' in schools
The Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) that come into force on 1 October could lead to age discrimination, if schools “lean on” recruitment agencies to supply only newly qualified supply teachers, according to a director of Randstad Education. Read more...
Education boss raises concerns with BIS about new 'supplementary guidance for agency supply teachers'
The new Agency Workers Regulation (AWR) is implemented only three weeks after the schools return in September. And, at last, the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) has released the supplementary guidance for agency supply teachers. Read more...
Employers should embrace the spirit of AWR, says Naylor
Organisations that fail to embrace the spirit of AWR could lose out in attracting talent, according to Ian Naylor, UK legal director for Randstad. Read more...
Randstad's UK-wide "Shifting Sands" Seminars focus on Agency Workers Regulations
Randstad is set to host a series of UK-wide seminars based on the findings of their latest published report ‘Shifting Sands’, which highlights the social, economic and government policy changes affecting the jobs market. Read more...