Lawspeed Seminar | 7th July 2026 | 1:30pm-5pm | BMA House, London
The guaranteed hours proposal is that after being supplied for a proposed 12-week reference period, hirers will be obliged to offer a direct guaranteed hours contract to an agency worker. This proposal goes to the heart of recruitment supply arrangements and is arguably the biggest threat to agency work since the AWR.
Already in legislation set to apply in 2027, this government consultation addresses and questions some of the detail, including the 12 week reference period, qualifying requirements and exclusions. Agencies have the opportunity to respond within this consultation which ends on 25th August 2026.
Come and join Lawspeed and the Association of Recruitment Consultancies (ARC) to understand the proposals, the questions and the options available for responding to this critical consultation.
The proposed legislation that follows may impact agency workers and the agencies that engage them.
Guaranteed hours for agency workers will have a significant impact on recruitment supply including future ability to charge transfer fees. This consultation is about the practical details, and an opportunity to shape the practical detail. Questions in the consultations include:
It is essential that businesses are aware of the proposals, and their potential impact, in order to respond and highlight any potential adverse consequences.
This seminar will look at the detail on offer and explain and discuss the issues from the perspective of agency worker hire. We turn complex compliance into clear action, helping you stay one step ahead of the next legislative curveball.
What you’ll take away from this session
Our expert legal team will unpack the government proposals, risks and opportunities for recruitment agencies and their clients.
A really helpful and insightful Seminar, having Industry Experts in the room with full knowledge of the legislation was key; and sets it apart from other events attended.
Very well organised event with the appropriate people present with excellent industry knowledge giving presentations.
Timely and insightful. The session helped cut through speculation and focus on what agencies need to be thinking about now from both a legal and commercial perspective.
This consultation represents a critical shift for the recruitment sector. This discussion will help you anticipate change and position your business to thrive.
Adrian founded Lawspeed in 1997 after serving as a partner in three law firms. Passionate about process efficiency and technology, he’s driven many of Lawspeed’s key innovations, including its digital platform. He represents the company in government discussions and chairs the Association of Recruitment Consultancies (ARC).
Theresa, a qualified solicitor (non-practicing), joined Lawspeed in 2005 and now leads the legal team. She specialises in recruitment and employment law, advising agencies, hirers, and related businesses on areas including IR35, agency tax, GDPR, and employment contracts. Theresa frequently liaises with government bodies such as the EAS and HMRC and is a regular speaker at industry events.
Peter joined Lawspeed in 2017 and advises clients on employment, contractual, and recruitment law, with a particular focus on employment status. His background includes roles at the Benefits Agency, a Law Centre, and the Incorporated Society of Musicians. He also represents clients in employment tribunal cases.
Your voice matters.
Join industry peers and experts to discuss how the guaranteed hours proposal could evolve and what that means for your business.
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