The contracting market is busy readying itself for the impact of the upcoming Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) that may affect temporary workers and contractors.
The AWR are set to take effect from October and suggest that a contractor or maybe short-term staff member who’s been at a place of work for longer than twelve weeks is going to be eligible to the same benefits as a long term member of staff.
This includes getting paid exactly the same salary and being qualified to receive sick leave, holidays and also maternity/paternity payment.
Contractors that work for umbrella companies are likely to see small effect from these kinds of changes, particularly if you work for an umbrella company such as Pulse Umbrella who offer statutory employment rights to every single individual that works with them. Nevertheless, the regulations may change the employment habits of a number of businesses, so it is worth contractors being aware of the adjustments.
If you’re a contractor umbrella companies can provide you a great solution to managing your money and leaving you free to get on with your assignments and have much more time to enjoy your life without worrying about managing your own personal accounts.
Businesses ought to be ready for the impact of the Agency Workers Regulations
