AWR implementation ‘going ahead as planned’

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation has confirmed that it has received confirmation from the Government that, despite speculation around a high-level review, the Agency Work Regulations (AWR) will be coming into force as planned.

BIS officials advised the REC that AWR implementation will go ahead as expected. Senior members of the department will also continue to meet with the REC over the coming months to monitor the impact of the new regulations.

Kevin Green, REC Chief Executive, said:

“Whilst we would have welcomed any moves to make life easier for our members, it was always unlikely that any changes would be made at this late stage.

“We have written to the Prime Minister this week to emphasise the need to monitor the practical impact of the regulations on the industry, and we will continue to push for an early review."