On completion of the 12 week qualifying period, as an agency worker you will be entitled to equal treatment in respect of basic working and employment conditions relating to:
Equal pay will include:
Equal pay does not include:
Holiday entitlement – As an agency worker you are already entitled to the statutory leave entitlement of 28 days (pro-rata’d). If you qualify for equal treatment you will also be entitled to any additional holiday entitlement the hirer provides to direct recruits. The Department of Business, Innovation and Skills have advised agencies that this additional entitlement can be rolled up and paid in lieu of taking the time off, as long as the amount paid is set out clearly and separately on your pay slip.