Avoiding Implied Contracts with Agency Staff NEW
09:00 Registration and coffee
09:30 Introduction to the issues at hand for end users - and the potential pitfalls
- An overview of the current legal framework : looking at circumstances and outcomes
- Clarifying employment status and looking at key terms such as, ‘worker’, ‘temporary’ and ‘permanent’
- What rights do agency workers have?
- Latest developments: EU and UK legislation update
Where are we now? Practical pointers for HR to avoid implied contracts and key problem areas
- An update on recent case law, including how the James decision impacts HR practices
- Using contractual terms and indemnity clauses in the contract
- What is the situation regarding TUPE and consultation?
- How do you deal with grievances, dismissals, misconduct and sickness
Learning from experience: Considering real-life cases where employers have fallen foul in the past
- Applying the theory – a look at the practical tips from key cases
- Case study analysis
- Final thoughts: working together with the agency to mitigate risk
13:00 End of workshop