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The long-awaited Agency Workers Regulations take effect in October 2011.

The new rules implement a European Directive ensuring that Agency Workers receive equal treatment on basic working and employment conditions when compared to the permanent employees and workers of the hiring organisation.

The entitlement to equal treatment takes effect once an agency worker has been supplied to the same hirer for a period of 12 weeks. Various measures have been incorporated into the regulations to prevent unscrupulous agencies and hirers from attempting to avoid their new obligations.

At the same time, a recent case BIS v Studders has added to the long list of case law that addresses the question of the legal status of agency workers - as regards their Agency or the Hiring employer.

So what legal issues are raised by the new regulations and this extensive case law for those organisations who use agency staff and what practical steps do employers need to take to address them?

This latest in our series of 90 Minute Briefings will give senior HR professionals, Senior Managers, Board Members and Directors a timely opportunity for an update on the state of the law in this area and a guide to where the legal risks lie for their organisation.

Breakfast and networking opportunities will be available 30 minutes before the advertised start time for the above session. Places cost £50 for non-clients and £25 for clients of LAW exclusive of VAT.

Event details

13th September – 8.30-10.00am

Venue - Skene House Conference Suite, 96 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1NX

To book a place visit www.lawatwork.co.uk