Agency Workers: Law and HR Best Practice in brief
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Agency Workers: Law and HR Best Practice in brief

There has been a dramatic increase in the use of agency workers in recent years, with 80% of organisations using temporary labour. The UK employs by far the highest number of agency workers in the European Union and with the credit crunch starting to bite, this increase is set to continue as these ‘workers’ provide businesses with unique flexibility.

But the use of temporary staff does not come without risks. In recent years several key cases have highlighted the existence of ‘implied contracts’ between the employer and the ‘temporary’ worker, leading to significant pay-outs.

Agency worker rights took a significant step forward when the Government, TUC and CBI issued a joint statement pledging equal treatment for agency workers in basic working and employment conditions once they have been in a job for 12 weeks. With the implementation of the Agency Workers Directive likely in 2010, HR must ensure their businesses are well prepared.

This conference will allow HR, resourcing specialists and legal advisors to develop a clearer understanding of the law and how to optimise the use of temporary labour whilst satisfying the legal requirements and demonstrating best practice.

Designed For:
HR and Personnel Professionals, Employee Relations Managers, Recruitment Specialists, Resourcing Managers, Legal Advisors, Anyone responsible for managing or recruiting temporary labour

Conference highlights: 
- Get an overview of the Agency Workers Directive and understand the legislative implications for your organisation 
- Discover how to avoid implied contracts and minimise risks to safe-guard your business 
- Explore best practice guidance on the respective responsibilities of both agency and end user and how to maximise the relationship 
- Hear an HR case study on how to optimise the use of agency, contract and interim workers 
- Take part in an interactive panel session addressing practical issues surrounding agency workers and get all your questions answered






 
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Duration1 day
 
£550
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Bookings Helpline: 01933 233884 (Monday to Thursday - 8:00am to 5:30pm and Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm).