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Employment status and temporary worker rights
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For most employers, the use of temporary workers has many advantages;
- flexibility in managing peaks in workload
- access to specialist skills
- limiting permanent staff headcount
In short a more flexible and cost effective workforce which is seen as key to the competitiveness of British business. Temporary workers can operate direct or through an agency. Since 2004 the employment status of agency workers has been in doubt, with particular focus on rights accruing against the end user. Whilst in 2008 there has been greater clarification by the Law Courts, the Government is pledged to support the extension of rights to agency workers. Specifically the Government's support of the EU Proposal for Agency Workers Directive (May 2008) will change the landscape, with a strong likelihood of new anti doscrimination regulations relating to agency workers on the cards by 2010.
The status position of directly engaged freelancers has not significantly changed and continues to offer challenges to HR departments. Crucial in either area is the need to ensure that status does not unwittingly become an issue for your business.
Lawspeed offers 2 hour on site presentations for agencies and end users in this complex area
- a full analyis of current implications
- options for strategies
- practical guidance
For more information or to make a booking call Lawspeed on 01273 236236 or email to Ravi@lawspeed.com.
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