Agency Workers Rights

A local resident who is a temporary agency worker contacted me recently with a few questions on their employment rights.

Having done some research I've found two good websites for information for anyone else who needs either advice or may have a concern with the way they are being treated while working for an employment agency.

Good online guidance from Gov.uk on agency workers rights at https://www.gov.uk/agency-workers-your-rights/your-rights-as-a-temporary-agency-worker and a pdf leaflet on agency rights that can be downloaded at http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/@dg/@en/@employ/documents/digitalasset/dg_172492.pdf

There is also a Pay and Work Rights Helpline for anyone who needs more information or advice on how to make a complaint, Telephone 0800 917 2368.