Following it’s successful ‘on the road’ tour, the REC has stepped up it’s campaign to educate recruiters and clients about the impact of the forthcoming Agency Worker’s Directive.
Under the new regulations, which were laid before parliament in January, contractors and temps will be receive the same employment rights as permanent workers after completing twelve weeks work.
The AWD has been met with widespread criticism from all parties in the freelance chain and many, including limited company contractors and umbrella companies, are still not entirely sure if they fall into scope.
The next stage of the REC’s campaign will focus on AWD compliance and in particular the impact of administration on the recruitment industry.
A spokesperson from the REC said that it was imperative that recruiters work closely with paying clients over the coming months in an attempt to address the common misconceptions about the AWR, which are due to come into effect in October 2011.
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