REC legal bulletin highlights recent changes to the law

The REC hopes that this document will give recruitment firms an up-to-date guide of the changes that have already been implemented and what is about to change, something which should benefit freelancers.

A spokesperson from the REC said the bulletin contains information on voluntary registration with the Independent Safeguarding Authority. This was due to commence next Monday (26 July), but has been put on hold so that the Government can complete a review of the Vetting and Barring Scheme.

Other highlights in the bulletin concern alterations to the Equality Act 2010 and the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations. Both of these are due to come into force during the second half of this year.

The Director of Professional Services at the REC commented that whilst on the campaign trail David Cameron called for change and it seems as though the coalition is committed to ensuring this takes place. However, there were already some changes in the pipeline and it is unclear whether these will go through as planned, be altered or abandoned completely.

Zoë Rogers-Wright answers the Frequently Asked Questions section of the bulletin and she tackles questions about payments for temporary workers who do not take lunch breaks and what happens if an agency worker has to undertake jury duty.

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