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Kevin Green defends recruiters on BBC Breakfast

Did you catch Kevin Green, CEO of the REC talking about agency workers’ rights to Steph McGovern on BBC Breakfast this morning?

Kevin was defending the recruitment industry from attacks that we are being “sneaky” and using loopholes and explained how the Swedish Derogation has real benefits such us payment between assignments and permanent employment.

The story has provoked a real debate among our members on twitter – check out @kevingreenrec and @RECPress to see what everyone’s talking about or search for the hashtag #AWR to tap into the wider debate.

For the latest on AWR from the REC read this update from our Director of Policy and Professional Services Tom Hadley from earlier this week: http://www.rec.uk.com/press/news/2079

And for more information on the REC’s AWR Monitor and ongoing ‘Your AWR Advisor’ support programme go to: http://www.rec.uk.com/regions-sectors/sectors/awr