The Three ‘Rs’ for AWR (Really Reliable Repository)

There is a wealth of information available online about the Agency Workers’ Regulations.  But like all things deemed valuable, they have to be mined.  So we’ve put in the sweat and tears (well, we’ve done the frustrating part of it) and researched, reviewed and rated the hundreds of web-based documents that we think are compelling, important, informative and even controversial, to create this really reliable repository.  Basically, these are the links to the online resources about AWR that you should read.  And we’ll keep this list updated.

It’s probably worth bearing in mind that the policies and information relating to AWR on the BIS website relates to the Labour government and is probably under review by the new coalition as we speak.  But here is a list of documents that should be reviewed.  The BIS and everything they have to say is important on the subject of AWD!

If you come across something we’ve missed which you think would benefit this site, please let us know and we will post it here for you to share.

But the best place to start may be the legislation itself.

Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)

The BIS website has links to the original Official Journal of the European Union documentation which includes details on the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and Trades Union Congress (TUC) agreement.

You can also directly access the AWR consultation paper here.

Or the industry response document.

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI)

The CBI produced a very comprehensive response to the AWR consultation which you can read here.

For ongoing commentary from the CBI, you can visit their newsroom.

Trades Union Congress (TUC)


Like the CBI, the TUC has had a lead role in shaping how the AWR will effect the UK and its website reflects this with a large amount of wide-ranging comment, policies and lobbying information.

To go direct to the TUC’s official response to the BIS consultation paper click here.

UNITE

UNITE, the UK’s biggest trade union, has, as you would expect, echoed the standpoint of the TUC. The union has also been running a broad campaign in support of the AWR.

Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (UCATT)

UCATT’s report into tax evasion in the construction industry demonstrates the union’s thinking on AWR and it calls on Government to implement regulation on the construction industry under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). The report highlights that UCATT believes there are up to 400,000 workers in the construction industry who are falsely classified as self-employed.

The Association of Recruitment Consultancies (ARC)

The ARC has been an active campaigner against the AWR’s introduction, claiming several victories in its ‘ongoing fight to limit the damage” they believe the new legislation will cause.

ARC continues to lobby the coalition Government for a review of the legislation as it stands.

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC)

The REC has been particularly active in raising awareness of the AWR and what it means for recruiters. It has recently launched a number of seminars and guides for its members in the run in to its introduction.

You access the hub of all REC’s AWR resources here.

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo)

APSCo has taken a similar approach to REC in helping to prepare its members for the introduction of the AWR. Members can access links to resources via its newsroom.

Comments in the media by senior spokespeople for APSCo also demonstrate the Association’s view point.

The Institute of Directors (IoD)

The IoD’s response to the first consultation and subsequent consultation can be viewed by clicking here.

The Institute also discussed the AWR it it’s Business Manifesto, published ahead of the last general election.

British Chamber of Commerce

As you would expect, the British Chamber of Commerce has a raft of AWR resources, policy statements and comments available on his website. This link is a good place to start.

Engineering Employers Federation (EEF)

The EEF has been very vocal throughout the development of the AWR. Examples of its statements, as well as its response to the consultation can be found here.

National Health Service Employers

NHS Employers has produced a far-reaching website devoted to the AWR which you can access here.

The Federation of Small Business (FSB)

Like the British Chamber of Commerce and IoD etc, the FSB has been extremely active in the development and consultation of the AWR. Its website includes a wealth of information and resources.

The Forum of Private Business (FPB)

As above, the FPB has done likewise.

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