UK Statutory Instrument 2019 United Kingdom

Agency Workers (Amendment) Regulations 2019

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s.009

Review

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must review agency worker regulations and publish reports Crown / Minister / Government department
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s.001

Citation, commencement and extent

s.002

Interpretation

s.003

Amendments to the Agency Workers Regulations 2010

s.004

Requirement to provide written statement

s.005

Unfair dismissal and the right not to be subjected to detriment

s.006

Special classes of person

s.007

Saving provision

s.008

Consequential amendments

s.009

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Employment Tribunal

HM Courts and Tribunals Service — Employment Tribunals

Statutory tribunal enforcing individual employment-rights legislation across Great Britain. Hears complaints under the Employment Rights Act 1996 (unfair dismissal, written particulars, time …

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