There appears to be differing messages coming from the Government regarding the implementation of the Agency Workers Directive.

The following information has been extracted from the latest information we, at the Jenrick CPI IT Recruitment Consultancy,  have received from APSCo, which indicates conflicting viewppoints of when and how the implementation will take place. (more…)

In its submission to the consultation on the Agency Workers Directive which closed on the 31st July, the TUC called on the Government to ensure new rules give agency workers protection from exploitation and equal treatment on pay, holiday and hours.

The TUC wants the Directive to end discrimination against temps by guaranteeing that all agency workers receive the same rights on pay, holiday and working time as directly employed staff, following a 12-week qualifying period. (more…)