Recruitment Agencies — Jobseekers

Jobseeker fees charged (prohibited); Withheld pay; Misrepresentation of jobs; AWR equal treatment; Discriminatory shortlisting; NMW underpayment; Umbrella company deductions

Max award: £No cap (ET)

Key Legislation

Employment Agencies Act 1973; Conduct Regs 2003; Agency Workers Regulations 2010; NMW Act 1998; Employment Rights Act 1996; Equality Act 2010

Companies in This Sector

EAS / Fair Work Agency | ACAS | Employment Tribunal | HMRC (NMW) | REC | APSCo

Note: EMERGING TREND: Directly relevant to PowerUp Global recruitment platform operations; EAS enforcement active; umbrella company deductions growing concern | MP referral required for PHSO

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Coverage

HIGH