When did the Directive on temporary agency work come into effect?
Agency workers are also protected under other employment legislation – see ‘Other legislation’ below. The EU Directive on Temporary Agency Work 2008/104/EC (pdf) came into effect on 5 December 2011. It provides that all temporary agency workers must have equal treatment with regular workers from their first day at work in respect of:
Do you have to sign a contract with a temp agency?
“A lot of firms and contract agencies require the candidate to sign a contract that states they’ll only work with that agency,” says Woodruff. And some agencies may try to charge you a placement fee, which is generally a red flag.
How does work with a temp agency work?
How it works: Companies hire a temp agency to find them people who can fill roles for a short, set period of time. In the meantime, the temp agency interviews job candidates and tries to match them with the appropriate clients. The interview is designed to determine your top skills and work preferences so that the agency places you accordingly.
What are the rights of temporary agency workers in Ireland?
Temporary agency workers must also have equal access to facilities such as childcare and must be informed of permanent employment opportunities. The Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Act 2012 transposing this EU Directive into Irish legislation was signed into law on 16 May 2012.
How does a temp agency work to fill a job?
While many staffing agencies work to fill temporary positions, not all temp agencies can handle staffing. In a staffing agency, a company pays the agency to review, interview, and submit a handful of candidates for a particular job. The main company then interviews these candidates and decides which one (s) to hire.
What are the rights of temporary agency workers?
Since 16 May 2012 temporary agency workers covered by the Act have the right to the same basic employment conditions as if they had been directly employed by the hirer under a contract of employment. The right to equal pay has retrospective effect to 5 December 2011. These employment and working conditions are as follows:
Agency workers are also protected under other employment legislation – see ‘Other legislation’ below. The EU Directive on Temporary Agency Work 2008/104/EC (pdf) came into effect on 5 December 2011. It provides that all temporary agency workers must have equal treatment with regular workers from their first day at work in respect of:
When do companies turn to a staffing agency?
Companies turn to staffing agencies when they do not want to dedicate resources to the hiring process. They may not have time to post on job boards, sort through dozens of resumes and interview potential people. This is especially true if the company is looking for part-time or temporary work.