Regulator profile

EAS

Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate

Enforcement Regulator

2 areas of regulation · 1 law enforced · Great Britain

What EAS does

Enforces the Employment Agencies Act 1973 and Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 across the general labour market (non-licensable sectors). Investigates worker complaints about unlawful withholding of wages, non-payment, and prohibited fees. Works alongside GLAA (licensable sectors) and HMRC (national minimum wage).

Additional information

Part of the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). Complements GLAA for non-licensable employment agencies and businesses.

Contact EAS

Website Visit official website Email eas@beis.gov.uk Phone 020 7215 5000

Types of regulation

Employment Labour Market

Legal framework

Legislation that EAS directly enforces.

Secondary legislation

Coverage area

Great Britain

Covers England, Scotland, and Wales. Northern Ireland may have separate arrangements.