Course code: JSB-AW - call 0845 071 2801
Overview
Course duration: 0.5 days.
This course is run in partnership with JSB.
The Agency Workers Regulations, in force from 1 October 2011, entitle agency workers to the same basic employment and working conditions as if they had been recruited directly, if and when they complete a qualifying period of 12 weeks in the same job. This is in addition to day 1 rights.
All firms who hire agency workers need to be aware of the issues associated with interpreting and implementing these often complex regulations as the costs of non-compliance can be significant.
Moreover, the importance of these regulations extends far beyond legal compliance. They will impact on recruitment strategy, workforce planning, payroll management and agency relationships.
Led by Michael Bradshaw of Charles Russell LLP this intensive workshop will examine the main elements of the regulations and the ways in which they can be interpreted.
This workshop will be of value to all organisations who employ agency workers and will be a great opportunity for participants to discuss common challenges, share best practice and investigate how to comply with changing legislation whilst maintaining a flexible workforce.
Is it right for me?
HR and personnel professionals, employee relations managers, recruitment specialists, resourcing managers, legal advisors, anyone responsible for managing or recruiting temporary labour.
What will I learn?
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Review the background to the regulations
- Find out about who is covered by the regulations
- Investigate the practical implications of 'equal treatment'
- Explore how to deal with information requests by agency workers
- Compare agency and hirer liabilities
What will it cover?
Introduction to the Agency Workers Regulations
- European Agency Workers Directive
- BIS Guidance May 2011
- Amendments to the Regulations
Who is covered by the regulations?
- Identifying agency workers
- Who is excluded from the AWR
- Applying the AWR to complex arrangements
Understanding equal treatment in practice
- 12-week qualifying period
- Identifying relevant terms and comparators
- The practicalities of ‘equal treatment’ relating to pay and working time
- Working with ‘derogation contracts’
- Looking at day 1 rights
Information and consultation requirements
- Dealing with information requests by agency workers
- Looking at amendments to TUPE and other legislation
Enforcement
- Employment tribunals
- Agency and hirer liabilities