Employers React to Government U-turn on Agency Workers Directive

Employers groups have made their feelings known in the week since the Government announced it now supports the controversial EU Agency Workers Directive. The announcement was made at The Labour Party's National Policy Forum, and is seen as a measure to appease unions.

The directive would give temporary workers equal employment rights after six weeks of employment.

David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, commented:

"The Government must not back down from opposing ... (127 more words)

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