Agency Workers Directive

MEPs give thumbs up to AWD whilst PCG lobbies for contractor recognition

The Agency Workers Directive moves closer to passing through the European Parliament, whilst PCG plans to lobby for contractors’ exclusion from AWD.

Last October | Tue, 28 Oct 2008

Agency Workers Directive opt-out for UK contractors is looking increasingly likely

An Agency Workers Directive opt-out for UK contractors is being backed by UK parliament’s Regulatory Reform Committee Chairman Andrew Miller.

Last October | Mon, 13 Oct 2008

Agency Workers Directive looms, yet still no opt-out for contractors

With the Agency Workers Directive expected to come one step closer to becoming law today, what are the implications for contractors?

Last October | Tue, 07 Oct 2008

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