Accelerated Wages at a Cost: Implications for Agencies
Recent news reports agency workers and gig economy participants are being charged fees to receive their pay quickly. However, is this practice legal?
NICs and Wage Changes
Increases to minimum wage and National Insurance directly impact the costs of supplying agency workers. What should businesses do to prepare for these changes?
Zero hours threaten transfer fees
The current consultation on the application of zero hours rules to agency workers includes a specific question on transfer fees.
Zero hours rules for agency workers: Consultation launched
The Government has just launched a new consultation on the application of proposed new zero hours rules in the Employment Rights Bill to agency workers.
Employment rights bill: key points for recruitment
The long-awaited Employment Rights Bill was introduced to parliament today. We have identified 3 key points of interest to recruitment businesses.
Embracing the right to claim unfair dismissal from day one
The proposal for unfair dismissal claims to be a day 1 right has worried many businesses. However, this could be a positive change for the recruitment sector.
Coming to terms: Why recruiters may lose out on introduction fees
Disputes can, and do, arise. What are the common reasons fees are lost and how can you protect your business?
Common mistakes when working with umbrellas
Engaging with umbrellas can present some risk. We look at some of the common mistakes we come across that may expose a recruitment business to risks.
Unfair dismissal rights from day one: impact for recruitment
A key proposal in the recently announced Employment Rights Bill is to grant unfair dismissal rights from day one of employment.
Who is liable for a breach of the AWR?
Claims under the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 (AWR) can be made against any party in the supply chain. Who would be liable for a claim under the AWR?
