What is going on with the Agency Workers Regulations?
The Daily Telegraph recently published a story suggesting that the Agency Workers Regulations may be watered down or even dropped.
Supply chain costs could increase thanks to the AWR
Flex Plus recruitment consultancy has warned that the Agency Workers Regulations could drive up supply chain costs.
More than 160 onerous regulations to be axed
Vince Cable has announced that the coalition intends to scrap or simplify in excess of 160 onerous regulations to free contractors and small businesses from unnecessary bureaucracy.
90% of employers still to set a plan for implementing AWR
The majority of employers are still not prepared for the impact the Agency Workers Regulations will have on their business, according to a new survey from the REC.
REC calls for clarification of AWR in education sector
The REC has called on the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills to provide increased clarity over the way the AWR will operate in the education sector.
Transitional jobs market good news for contractors
The current transitional jobs market could prove to be a godsend for umbrella company contractors.
The Agency Workers Regulations are causing concern for umbrella companies
Lawspeed, the recruitment law specialist firm, claims there could be a conflict of interest between HR and finance departments when the Agency Workers Regulations are enforced in October this year.
ARC advice on AWR will help umbrella company contractors
The draft AWR guidance was issued at the beginning of April and interested parties were given two weeks to provide feedback.
AWR implementation moves a step closer
The Agency Worker Regulations were back on everybody’s mind at the end of last week. Following publication of…
Self-Employed Umbrella Companies
Self-employed umbrellas seem to be the new “in thing” – it’s almost like umbrella companies around the country had a eureka moment all at once and decided to run a “new model” to catch everyone they couldn’t put through the typical PAYE umbrella.
Nearly £24bn over 4 years to implement new employment laws
The next four years will see employers paying out an additional £23.87 billion due to new employment laws, according to the British Chambers of Commerce.
Don’t understand the Agency Workers Regulations? Time to get help
As implementation gets closer, a recent survey has discovered that 80% of freelancers, including those working through umbrella companies, do not know what the AWR is or whether it will affect them.
