Temporary and Agency Workers (Equal Treatment) Bill

Long title

A Bill to provide for the protection of temporary and agency workers; to require the principle of equal treatment to be applied to temporary and agency workers; to make provision about the enforcement of rights of temporary and agency workers; and for connected purposes

Summary

<p>The Bill would provide for equal treatment between agency workers and those working directly for an employer, in respect of &lsquo;basic working and employment conditions&rsquo; including pay. </p><p><strong>Key areas</strong></p><ul><li>The Bill&rsquo;s provisions largely follow EU Commission proposals produced in 2002 for an EC Directive which has failed to make progress at the European Council of Ministers </li><li>There are detailed provisions on enforcement allowing for the creation of a regulatory authority, appointment of statutory officers and provision for alternative dispute resolution.</li></ul><p>The Bill was withdrawn at Committee stage.</p><p> </p>

Progress through Parliament

1. 1st reading· Commons

   5 December 2007 – 5 December 2007

2. 2nd reading· Commons

   22 February 2008 – 22 February 2008

3. Money resolution· Commons

   6 May 2008 – 6 May 2008

4. Committee stage· Commons

   7 May 2008 – 21 May 2008