Agency Workers Directive

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.

Yesterday | 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 week | 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 month | 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 month | Wed, 09 Apr 2008

High-Tech Contractors Excluded from Agency Workers Legislation

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

Last month | Fri, 04 Apr 2008

First Contractor Job Losses Seen From Agency Workers Legislation

The first contractor job losses due to the impending Agency Workers legislation have been named by the Direct Marketing Association. The Association seeks an exemption from the proposed law.

Last February | Wed, 27 Feb 2008

What does the Agency Workers Directive Mean to Contractors

Does the Agency Workers Directive mean the end of contracting in the UK?

Last February | Mon, 25 Feb 2008

CBI Wants Assurances on Agency Workers Directive Commission

The CBI is demanding assurances before beginning negotiations with the TUC on the proposed Agency Workers Commission

Last February | Mon, 18 Feb 2008

Agency Workers Directive Commission Proposal Threatens All Contractors

Gordon Brown is trying to mediate a battle between big business and the trade unions over the Agency Workers Directive, which will effectively oblige contractors to be paid as employees.

Last February | Thu, 14 Feb 2008

PCG Battle Rages Against Trade Union Prejudice

PCG is stepping up the fight against the Treasury's income shifting proposals with a new website.

Last February | Fri, 08 Feb 2008