Acas has published a new guide on agency workers after one in four calls to its helpline revealed that many of them were not aware of their legal rights. The major problems surround payment, i.e. delays to payments from agencies, not being paid at all, or not being paid correctly. Acas state that the new guidance aims to help all those involved in this type of working relationship to understand the rights and responsibilities of agency workers or those using the services of an employment agency. The guidance covers topics such as the definition of an agency worker, understanding their employment status and agency worker rights.
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