We have received a huge amount of interest in the seminar from across the industry. However since launching the invitations for this event it has come to light that the new coalition government have decided to review the Regulations which implement the Agency Workers Directive in the UK, and we laid before Parliament by the last government. They have confirmed that this review will be completed imminently and we anticipate their response by November/December 2010.
With this in mind we have decided along with our guest speakers from BPE and APSCO to postpone the planned event next week. It’s a very important directive and we all feel that we need to provide information to the audience which is accurate and up to date. Regrettably therefore we have decided to postpone this until January 2011 (date to be confirmed).
This new AWD Directive and the associated UK Regulations will have both legal and commercial implications on your business so I do hope you understand why we have postponed the event.
DISCOVER HOW THE NEW LEGISLATION WILL IMPACT ON YOUR BUSINESS AT THE AWD SEMINAR, HOSTED BY OMEGA RESOURCE GROUP AND BPE SOLICITORS.
The Agency Workers Regulations 2010, which implement the Agency Workers Directive, will give agency workers a right to equal treatment with their directly recruited counterparts, from October 2011.
The Regulations fundamentally affect the use and supply of agency workers, ensuring that those workers receive comparable treatment to permanent employees, including the same pay, hours and holidays.
The Government’s intention had been for the new rules to come into force during 2010, however having established that the new rules would lead to fundamental and costly changes for those who both use and supply agency workers, the implementation was postponed to allow time for those affected to prepare for the changes.
Omega Resource Group
Recognised as pioneers in best practice management, Omega Resource Group plc has achieved many business awards and is acknowledged as one of the most innovative and successful international service providers in the recruitment industry. Our accreditations include ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) as well as key industry accreditations. We also hold Accredited Supplier status with the Department for Work & Pensions. Omega strives to ensure they are ahead of new government legislation and are delighted to be hosting this seminar on the Agency Worker Directive which will have an impact across every business in the UK.
BPE Solicitors
The eight-strong employment team at BPE Solicitors LLP is known for its highly commercial approach to helping employers resolve problems with their staff. The team’s tenacious, straightforward and easy to deal with approach perhaps explains why they are called upon to support some of the region’s leading businesses, including Plc clients employing thousands of staff at sites across the UK, through to up-and-coming high growth companies, rapidly expanding their workforce to cope with demand. The team works closely with BPE’s in-house HR consultancy and are planning to expand their team in the coming months to cope with client demand for their services.
APSCo
Ann Swain is the Chief Executive of The Association of Professional Staffing Companies, formed by the merger of the association of Technology Staffing Companies and the Forum of Professional Recruiters in January 2009. APSCo provides a strong and united voice for those recruitment firms involved in the acquisition of business professionals on behalf of their clients on a permanent or flexible basis. Ann is a well respected authority in our industry, a hugely popular international speaker and a passionate advocate for the UK Recruitment Profession.
AGENDA
Date
TBC January 2011 (22nd September 2010 is now postponed)
Venue
Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire
8.30am
Registration & Breakfast
9.00am
Introduction from James Strickland, Group Director of Omega Resource Group plc
9.15am
AWD regulations from Ann Swain, CEO of APSCo
10.00am
Legal regulations and the impact of the AWD, from Lisa Gettins, Partner at BPE
10.45am
Q&A Session
11.30am
Finish