Agency Worker Regulations (AWR)

It’s not as complicated as you think!

AWR is a new piece of legislation which came into force on 1 October 2011. It aims to protect temporary workers by ensuring they have the same pay and working conditions as comparable permanent workers.

As a recruitment agency, the preparation for this legislation should be relatively straightforward now that the published guidance has made certain areas clearer. At giant, to make it easier, we have developed two options for you to choose from.

pay comparator model
Ensuring that you’re completely compliant with regulations, this solution includes assistance with the flow of comparable pay information required by AWR.

pay between assignments model
Commonly know as the ‘Swedish Derogation’, this solution ensures that the employee is outside the AWR legislation in respect of comparative pay.

At giant, we are here to help you with any AWR concerns. To find out more about AWR, how to manage its impact on your business and the alternatives, just click here to view our expert opinion. We have also created a guide for agencies and education agencies. You can also email marketing@giantgroup.com on more information and guidance on AWR.