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Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) Guides
Guides to the AWR which came into force on 1st October 2011. How the AWR affects recruiters, clients, contractors and agency workers.
Key AWR Guides
Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) Updates
Most common myths about the Agency Workers Regulations
The PCG has published its 5 most-heard myths about the AWR, reflecting the lack of clarity and transparency which exists in the marketplace, due in no small amount to the inadequacy of the official guidance.
(Feb 21, 2012)
One third of businesses may lay off contractors early due to AWR
A survey of recruiters suggests that almost 30% of organisations may terminate contract and temp roles prematurely, as a result of the Agency Workers Regulations.
(Jan 12, 2012)
AWR having minimal impact on IT contractor market
A recruitment body says that the recently implemented Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) appear to be having a limited impact on the professional contract market.
(Dec 18, 2011)
Limited company contractors and the Agency Workers Regulations
The ambiguous nature of the Government guidance to the AWR has resulted in confusion over whether or not limited company contractors are affected by the new rules.
(Oct 25, 2011)
Providers who influence contractors to incorporate due to the AWR may fall foul of debt transfer rules
A contractor accountant has warned end users and agencies who influence contractors to work via limited companies in order to avoid the Agency Workers Regulations that they may fall foul of the debt transfer rules.
(Oct 20, 2011)
What is the link between IR35 and the Agency Workers Regulations?
Just as people were finally getting used to dealing with the complexities of IR35, the introduction of the AWR on 1st October provided another ambiguous set of rules for the contracting industry to get used to.
(Oct 18, 2011)
AWR checklist - What does a good AWR solution look like?
An in-depth guide to the most popular post-AWR umbrella company solutions, and how to ensure that an umbrella company scheme complies with the new rules.
(Oct 13, 2011)
Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) - Useful guides and resources
The Agency Workers Regulations become law on 1st October 2011. Given the complexity of the new rules, we have listed some of the most useful AWR resources available on the web.
(Sep 29, 2011)
Businesses urged to act now to ensure readiness for AWR implementation
With just a few days to go before the Agency Workers Regulations become law on October 1st, businesses are being warned that they face large fines if they break the new rules.
(Sep 29, 2011)
Survey shows that most contractors have never even heard of the AWR
A new survey suggests that, with less than one month to go before the AWR become law, an incredible 88% of contractors working via agencies have not even been told about the implications of the new rules by their recruiters.
(Sep 8, 2011)
Contracting industry reacts to suggestion that PM may review AWR implementation
The contracting industry has reacted to a newspaper report that David Cameron may seek to review the implementation of the Agency Workers Regulations.
(Sep 6, 2011)
Cameron might fight EU over Agency Workers rules
An article in The Telegraph today suggests that David Cameron is increasingly concerned about the impact the Agency Workers Regulations could have on the fragile economic recovery.
(Sep 6, 2011)
Parasol unveils its post-AWR umbrella company solutions
The UK's biggest umbrella company, Parasol, has announced that it is to offer several different solutions for contractors and agencies when the Agency Workers Regulations become law on 1st October 2011.
(Sep 5, 2011)
Most employers still unsure of Agency Workers Regulations impact
The majority of employers are either unaware of the AWR, or undecided about the changes they were going to make to their workforces ahead of the October 1st implementation date.
(Sep 4, 2011)
Agency Workers Regulations amended to provide more clarity for agencies
The Government has made some amendments to the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR), to provide clarity over the definition of agency workers, when payment between assignments starts, and how agencies can avoid liability for equal treatment claims.
(Aug 15, 2011)
Recruitment body rejects claims that AWR will result in cull of agency staff
A report in the Sunday Telegraph this week claims that businesses are set to cut down on their use of temporary workers when the Agency Workers Regulations become law in October 2011; a view rejected by a leading recruitment body.
(Aug 9, 2011)
PCG publishes complete guide to the Agency Workers Regulations
The PCG has released an informative guide to the Agency Workers Regulations, aimed at service providers who work with freelancers.
(Aug 4, 2011)
AWR: Umbrella companies urged to be cautious if relying on Swedish Derogation
With just a few months to go before the Agency Workers Regulations are implemented in October, Frances Lewis from Osborne Clarke explains why umbrella companies should take care before relying on the 'Swedish Derogation' approach.
(Jun 14, 2011)
Preparation and compliance key to AWR success
The FCSA has warned the industry that the implementation of the Agency Workers Regulations in October 2011 will be painful, and identifies 3 ways forward for professional contractors.
(Jun 7, 2011)
What are the Agency Workers Regulations good for?
We look at how the AWR will affect contractors, and how the full employment model should help robust umbrella companies comply with the new rules.
(May 26, 2011)
What are the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR)?
The aim of the AWR is to provide agency workers with the same basic rights as permanent employees after they complete 12 weeks on a qualifying assignment. We look at what the regulations contain, and who will be affected.
(May 14, 2011)
Do limited company contractors fall within the scope of the Agency Workers Regulations?
The final Agency Workers Regulation guidance for employers and recruiters states that limited company contractors should be excluded if they are genuinely in business on their own account.
(May 13, 2011)
AWR - What is the Swedish derogation model?
With the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) due to go live in October 2011, umbrella companies are planning in advance to minimise the impact on contractors and end-clients. We look at the 'Swedish derogation model' as a potential solution.
(May 10, 2011)
Agency Workers Regulations - draft guidance released
Draft Agency Workers Regulations guidance has been released for comment. Limited contractors who are in business on their own account should not be affected by the new rules, but umbrella contractors will.
(Apr 4, 2011)
Compliant limited companies have little to fear from Agency Workers Regulations
Limited companies are once again in favour as a result of umbrella arrangements being caught by the new Agency Workers Regulations, says a leading contractor accountant.
(Mar 31, 2011)
Agency Workers Regulations - PCG calls for clarity
Following the Government's announcement that the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) are to go ahead in October 2011 unaltered, the PCG has called for clarity and fairness for contractors.
(Oct 21, 2010)
Agency Workers Regulations to go ahead unamended in October 2011
The Agency Workers Regulations will come into force in October 2011 unamended, giving agency workers similar rights to permanent staff after 12 weeks on the job.
(Oct 19, 2010)
Contractor accountant supports calls to review the Agency Workers Regulations
A specialist accountancy firm has supported calls for the Government to review the controversial Agency Workers Regulations.
(Oct 7, 2010)
Lack of clarity over Agency Workers Regulations could undermine contracting industry
The FCSA says that a lack of clarity over the Agency Workers Regulations could undermine the UK's contractor workforce, which in turn could harm the country's recovery from the recession.
(Sep 17, 2010)
Agency Workers Directive - new contracting industry resource launched
A new online knowledge bank has been launched to help the contracting industry get to grips with the Agency Workers Directive, which is due to be implemented in October 2011.
(Aug 10, 2010)
Contractor organisation hits out at agency worker proposals
The Service Providers Association has called on the government to better differentiate between the constituent populations of the professional freelance workforce in its application of the AWD legislation.
(Jan 25, 2010)
Agency Workers Regulations - what employers need to know
Mark Hammerton, partner at Eversheds, provides a helpful insight to some of the key areas surrounding the final Regulations
(Jan 22, 2010)
Recruitment industry welcomes Agency Workers Directive delay
The recruitment industry has welcomed the delay in the implementation of the Agency Workers Directive. The final regulations for the UK implementation of the EU Agency Workers Directive rules were laid before Parliament yesterday.
(Jan 22, 2010)
Contractors retain Agency Regulations opt-out choice
The Government has confirmed that contractors will still be able to opt out of the recruitment agency Conduct of Employment Agencies Regulations.
(Nov 17, 2009)
Limited company contractors could fall under Agency Workers Directive if caught by IR35 rules
A leading contractor accountancy firm has pointed out that limited company contractors who are caught by IR35 could fall within the scope of the Agency Workers Directive.
(Nov 10, 2009)
Agency Workers Directive delayed until Oct 2011
The Government has confirmed that the implementation of the Agency Workers Directive (AWD) will be delayed until late 2011.
(Oct 16, 2009)
