The document discusses the rights of agency workers under the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 in the UK. It outlines who qualifies as an agency worker, their basic employment rights after 12 weeks such as equal pay and conditions, and the liability of both agencies and hirers. Managing risks and compliance involves auditing current workers and requirements as well as exploring alternative supply models. Agency workers can make tribunal claims for any breaches of their rights.

1. Foresight Coaching and Consultancy Agency Workers Regulations 2010

2. Foresight Coaching and Consultancy Who will qualify? What rights will they get? When will they be entitled? How will we manage this? Where does liability fall? Why do we need to comply? Agenda

3. Foresight Coaching and Consultancy An individual supplied by a temporary work agency to work temporarily for and under the supervision and direction of a hirer; and Has a contract with the agency to perform work personally. BUT NOT if the contract means that the agency or the hirer is the client or customer of a profession or business carried on by the individual Who qualifies?

4. Foresight Coaching and Consultancy An individual will be an agency worker if a temporary work agency is involved in making arrangements for the individual to work for and under the direction and supervision of the hirer, even if the individual is supplied by an intermediary (i.e. a limited company, umbrella company, via a master vendor) ‘ Temporary work agency’ includes employment business, limited or umbrella company provider and master vendors Who qualifies?

5. Foresight Coaching and Consultancy To the same basic working and employment conditions for the same job, had AW been recruited directly by the hirer from the outset, after a qualifying period of 12 weeks Paid ante natal treatment and suitable alternative work if the assignment ends on maternity grounds or pay for the duration or likely duration of the assignment What are their rights?

6. Foresight Coaching and Consultancy Equal treatment as to collective facilities and amenities provided by the hirer from day one To be informed of any relevant vacant posts with the hirer What are their rights?

11. Foresight Coaching and Consultancy The right to be informed by the hirer of any relevant vacant posts with the hirer to give the worker the same opportunity for permanent employment as a comparable worker/employee of the hirer A general announcement in a suitable place in the hirer’s establishment will comply Access to employment

12. Foresight Coaching and Consultancy 12 weeks continuous work (from 1.10.11) including any whole or part week worked with a hirer in the same role and until they cease working in the same role for the same hirer or there is a break Assignments through different agencies will accrue Qualifying period

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