Protection of Employees (Agency Workers)(No. 2) Bill 2008

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

Would require agency workers who have worked continuously for an organisation for six weeks to receive the same employment conditions as comparable employees, unless there is an objective justification. It would also give them equal access to job vacancies and training, protect them from retaliation, create complaint and appeal procedures, and require agencies to insure workers against losses if the agency becomes insolvent.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to provide for the protection of agency workers, to require the principle of equal treatment to be applied in respect of their employment, to make provision for the enforcement of the rights, and to provide for connected matters

Last updated 12 April 2018