11/24/2009 1:59:40 PM
Agency Workers Directive: The latest news
As we near the end of the consultation period on 11 December
there are still a number of questions which remain unanswered about
the draft Regulations.
We remain deeply engaged with the consultation process, and are
working closely with industry bodies such as APSCo and REC to
assist BIS in arriving at workable legislation. As part of that
engagement a further report is expected around 30th November which
addresses a number of key issues, including a debate on whether a
“points based test” to determine whether a particular temporary
contractor is classed as a “vulnerable worker” would be viable.
As before, our position remains that until the Regulations have
been finalised, there is little that can be done other than to sit
tight, follow the consultations and wait until legislation has been
finalised.
We will, of course, keep you posted on developments as they
occur.