Thomas Mansfield aids employers to prepare for incoming Agency Workers Regulations

Croydon, Surrey ( openpr ) July 08, 2011 - Respected employment solicitors ThomasMansfield LLP is ready to take on the challenges and queries of all those affected by the impending transition to new Agency Workers Regulations, due to come into force on 1st October 2011.

The changes in legislation, first proposed in 2010, have caused some worries in both government and recruitment as reports as late as March and April indicated that many employers were in the dark about the new laws – and over a third had not conducted an impact assessment to calculate the effects of the changes.

ThomasMansfield LLP, a trusted expert in employment law for over a century, is advising employers – and regularly contracted workers – to read the government’s published guidance which has been published to answer overwhelming questions and disputes with the changes.

The major action of the Regulations will be a change in the treatment of contracted agency workers – giving those who work on contract the same job equal rights to those in the equivalent permanent position, employed directly by the host organisation.

In all cases, rights to facilities and job vacancies will be equal for agency and permanent workers alike – with other rights inclusive once the agency worker has been contracted for 12 weeks or more.

About us

ThomasMansfield LLP is the leading nationwide independent firm of employment law solicitors specialising exclusively in employment law, HR support, workplace mediation, employment law training and health & safety.

The firm encourages inquiries and claims from employees and employers alike. Services range from case work on discrimination and unfair dismissal, as well as advisory and consultation roles for businesses looking to incorporate a high level of legal security into their infrastructure and workforce management.

For more information on employment law and what an employment solicitor can do to strengthen your business, visit us at: http://www.thomasmansfield.com/.

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For more information on employment law and what an employment solicitor can do to strengthen your business, visit us at: http://www.thomasmansfield.com/.

Thomas Mansfield Solicitors
Unit 2, Ground Floor Christopher Wren Yard
119 High Street
Croydon, Surrey CR0 1QG
United Kingdom

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