In 2011 the new Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) will come into force in the UK. These will give contract / freelance workers many of the same day one rights as direct hires. Are you aware of these changes and how they might impact on your business? This presentation looks at the new law, its impact on UK businesses and what you need to do to make yourself compliant.
18. Impact & Risk Assessment Partnership Approach Impact Assessment Information Gathering Process – understand scale & structure of usage; identify high risk usage, & other risk factors; assess supply models Risk Analysis Determine risk level & cost of supply models: probability v. severity; identify medium & high risks; identify cost & risk of possible alternative Implementation Strategy New supply models; revised internal procedures; communication; review of contractual documentation; training
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BIS is good guidance on facilities – identify those within scope – generally on-site, and provided by the client. Pinpoint areas where equal access may be difficult.
Accurate comparison: take account of qualifications, experience Where the terms match the hirer and TWA will be deemed compliant.
Conduct of claimant and respondent Action?
Internal procedures – changing how ltd co contractors are treated; information flow; contract docs – PBA; ltd co