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Recrutiment & Employment Confederation

Recruitment law and compliance


Our recruitment law courses have been developed by industry experts to deliver up-to-date guidance on the legislation recruiters need to know.

Understanding the Essentials

(One day)

Suitable for recruiters at all levels.

Learn essential legislation that affects all recruitment practice, including:

  • Contract Law 
  • Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations ‘Conduct Regs’Conduct Regulations
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
  • Recruitment Checks
  • Good Housekeeping and Record Keeping

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Understanding PAYE, Umbrella and Limited Company requirements (including IR35)  

(One day)

This New course will help you in achieving an understanding of: 

  • PAYE 
  • Umbrella and Limited Company requirements
  • IR35

Are you confident that you know everything you need to know about the different types of workers and the different paperwork, rights and responsibilities that go with each one?

If a client or candidate started talking about IR35, would you feel confident having that conversation?

Whether you supply PAYE Agency Workers, Limited Company Contractors, Umbrella Workers, or a combination of all three, a great temp recruiter needs to know the requirements when it comes to compliance.

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Agency Worker Regulations (AWR)

(3 hours)

Overview: 

This course module offers delegates an in-depth explanation of the

AWR and covers both the legal and practical considerations for recruitment businesses.

This interactive module includes scenario based discussions to ensure

business owners and their staff are confident in the real-world application of the Regulations.

Course content:

  • Background to the AWR.
  • Who the AWR applies to?  
  • Day 1 rights
  • Rights after 12 weeks
  • Establishing a comparator
  • Qualifying period
  • Responsibilities of each party
  • Dealing with AWR queries and complaints
  • Commercial considerations including case studies

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In-company training

Pick the course, location and date and we'll come to you. You can choose one of our courses to be delivered on your office, or we can work with you to create a bespoke programme. 


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