Employer

Employment Status and Agency workers

The extent of your workforce's protection under employment law depends on whether he/she is classed as an employee, a worker, or someone who is self-employed. When taking on new recruits, or changing an individual's role, it is important that careful consideration is given to their status.

We can offer you pragmatic advice to address the key issues regarding employment status and how this may affect your business. We can update your current working practices to ensure compliance with the Agency Worker Regulations which came into force on 1 October 2011.