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Employment agencies leaflet

Issue 33 - December 2009

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As part of its pay and works right campaign the government has published a leaflet outlining the laws that regulate the conduct of employment agencies.

 

At the same time a response has been issued to the consultation earlier this year on a package of amendments to the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003:

• Upfront fees charged by modelling and entertainment agencies will be banned.
• Employment agencies to no longer have to check the background of new recruits they introduce to an employer – this responsibility should rest with the new employer unless the employee is to be working with those aged under 18 or the vulnerable.