Agency Workers Directive

Conference reveals troubled times ahead for contractors

Speakers at Lawspeed’s ‘Knowledge is Power’ event this week announced that the newly adopted Agency Workers Directive could have far reaching effects on the UK’s contracting industry.

Last June | Fri, 27 Jun 2008

"don’t panic" – agency workers directive won’t be UK law for at least 18 months

Despite the decision by EU employment ministers to adopt the Agency Workers Directive, it could be years before it becomes law in the UK.

Last June | Wed, 11 Jun 2008

Labour signs eu agency workers directive with no opt-out for contractors

In a deal that extends working hours beyond the restrictive 48 hour week, Labour has signed-up to the EU’s Agency Workers Directive.

Last June | Tue, 10 Jun 2008

Agency workers rights: how could contractors be affected?

The newly proposed measures to give agency workers employment rights after 12 weeks are not welcome by contractors. However, there's been no sign that they won't be caught up in the legislation.

Last May | Thu, 29 May 2008

Agency workers to enjoy rights after 12 weeks

Agency staff will enjoy the same employment rights as permanent staff under new legislation to be introduced this autumn.

Last May | Wed, 21 May 2008

Brown signals intention to give rights for agency workers

The prime minister gives his support to legislation to give agency workers employment rights after six months, but we don't yet know for sure how this will affect freelancers.

Last May | Fri, 16 May 2008

Rec leads challenge to agency workers legislation in second reading

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation is leading the challenge to the Agency Workers Legislation now in second reading in the House

Last May | Thu, 08 May 2008

Government could control the agency workers directive threat to contracting

The Government seems close to resolving the issues raised by the Agency Workers Directive. Brown is pursuing a two-pronged strategy.

Last April | Mon, 14 Apr 2008

Agency workers directive still threat to all contractors - eu must decide

Although the national legislation on agency workers now excludes contractors, Brussels has the last word and may not allow the exclusion.

Last April | Wed, 09 Apr 2008

High-tech contractors excluded from agency workers legislation

High-tech contractors are to be excluded from Agency Workers Legislation

Last April | Fri, 04 Apr 2008