Agency worker regs warning
August 1st 2011 Logistics businesses have been urged to get ready for the Agency Workers Regulations.
With the introduction of the regs fast approaching and coinciding with the run-up to Christmas, supply chain consultancy Total Logistics is urging UK businesses to consider how it will impact on their logistics planning.
Research suggests that more than a third of businesses are not familiar with the new regulations, due to be introduced this October.With many logistics-focused businesses relying heavily on agency workers, Total Logistics warns that they may in danger of overlooking a key consideration in their logistics and warehouse planning.
AWR will entitle agency workers, after their first twelve weeks of employment, to the same basic employment and working conditions as if they were permanent employees. This change will force logistics managers to take a fresh look at their staffing levels and forward planning.
Peter Roan, director at Total Logistics, comments: “When it comes to resource planning, the new AWR regulations make working ahead even more important.” More articles from Handling & Storage Solutions: | 
