Agency Workers and Employment Status - hottest topics on the employment law scene
News item added 24th October 2007
With the Agency Workers Directive firmly back on the EU agenda and a stream of tribunal and court cases on the subject during the past year, this whole area of law, employee relations and best people management practice remains one of the most challenging for HR professionals to deal with. Failing to address fully and effectively the issue of temporary labour in the workforce, can easily and unnecessarily expose employers to potential tax liabilities, costly unfair dismissal claims and lengthy disputes.Efficient management and control of the use of temporary staff in an organisation can considerably reduce the amount of conflict in this area. It is essential that HR keeps up to date with the current legal framework and consistently reviews policies and procedures affecting agency workers.
- Who is an employee?
- What rights are temporary staff entitled to?
- How do you interpret the legal decisions and apply the law effectively to your own organisation’s situation?
By identifying the key issues in this area, HR, resourcing specialists and legal advisers will acquire a better understanding of the law and learn how to exercise best practice in such a hazardous legal minefield.
Attend JSB's 1-day Agency, Contract and Interim Workers Conference on 31 January 2008 and benefit from:
- An overview of the current legal framework and implications for employment rights by leading law firm, Manches
- Practical points for HR to avoid implied contracts with McGrigors, one of the UK’s most dynamic firms of solicitors
- An overview of tax procedures and implementing policies by leading tax specialists, KPMG
- Dealing with a tribunal claim and common trends in disputes with ACAS
- Take part in our interactive panel session addressing the current legal and practical issues in this complicated area
- Hear from Adecco: how can HR work together with their recruitment agency to avoid implied contracts
We do hope you can join us - click here for the full programme and details of how to book, or call us on 020 8371 7023.