Regulator Profile
EAS
Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate
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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.
Legal framework
Legislation that EAS enforces.
Secondary legislation
- Agency Workers Regulations 2010 UK Statutory Instrument 2010