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?
Sexual Harassment – new Employer Obligations

All employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. How can you ensure compliance with these new requirements?
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.
2024 Autumn Budget

The Association of Recruitment Consultancies, part of the Lawspeed Group services, has made comments relating to the Autumn 2024 budget announced this week.
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.
Employment Agency Standards: New Guidance

Employment Agency Standards (EAS) has issued new guidance for agency workers seeking to make complaints about a recruitment business.
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.