Over nearly three decades specialising exclusively in recruitment law and contracts, I have seen almost every way an agency can lose a fee. What I have not seen – until recently – is the speed with which some businesses are now willing to put their entire commercial protection into the hands of an algorithm. I […]
On top of all the consultations issued this year, the government has now published a consultation on employment status reform. Since employment status is at the heart of recruitment supply the big question is, could it impact agencies. For most recruitment businesses the short answer is probably not: PAYE agency workers already have worker status […]
From 1 October 2026, agencies who have not checked that an agency worker has the right to work in the UK could be liable for significant penalties. The new law applies to most supply arrangements including agency workers, umbrella company staff, subcontractors, personal service companies (‘PSCs’) and platform-engaged workers. Read more… What recruitment businesses that […]
Government cracks down on illegal working: New right-to-work rules in 2025 The Home Office is ramping up efforts to tackle illegal working, and recruitment agencies might be next in line. Proposed changes to Right to Work (RTW) legislation could bring £45,000–£60,000 fines for illegal workers, even in agency and gig economy setups. A recent review […]
