AWR Update...

The Agency Worker regulations provides agency workers with the right to the same basic working and employment conditions that they would have been entitled to if they had been recruited directly by the organisation to do the same role...

The EU derived regulation appears to have been developed to drive workers into more permanent work and give agency workers increased working rights.

Metrocare is working alongside all our clients to ensure our nurses, care staff and support workers are provided with complete compliance and have total tranparency. We have provided client access to workshops, a complimentary client advisory service and transparency declarations to ensure that our clients are aware of their responsibilities and our staff are aware of their Day One & Week Twelve rights.

We have developed a number of solutions, however we are working on a "client by client basis" to ensure the best solution with the least impact for you and your service.

If you would like complimentary advice on AWR in particular with relation to social care staff (where continuity is everything) please contact us on 0844 504 9636 or complete the form.

Day One Rights
The right to access facilities / amenities that are avilable to permanent staff, which as an example may include:Staff canteenChildcare facilitiesCar parkingLocker Transport services

Whilst this may not mean any change, it is often a good idea to have this information available to agency workers on a staff notice board, folder or openly discussed during an induction.

Week Twelve RightsComparative basic payAnnual leaveComparative overtime / shift allowancesPaid time off for anti-natal appointmentsBonuses relating to individual performance / contribution

This information should have been discussed with you agency prior to AWR implementation and can be requested by an agency worker in writing from you.

For more information go to www.awrcalculator.org for a further understanding of the cost implications.

AWR has joint liability between the agency and you, the 'hirer'. Therefore it is your responsibility to ensure that you remain compliant, call us today for ideas and solutions.