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Do agency workers have the right to claim unfair dismissal?

The qualifying period for unfair dismissal is reduced from two years to six months for dismissals on or after 1 January 2027. Agency workers still need to have employee status to be able to claim unfair dismissal.
Under the Agency Workers Regulations 2010, are agency workers entitled to the same rights relating to working time and annual leave as direct recruits?
Under the Agency Workers Regulations 2010, are agency workers entitled to the same contractual sick pay as direct recruits?
Who is responsible for complying with the auto-enrolment duties in respect of agency workers?
Can an employer move agency workers around different roles in the organisation to prevent their being entitled to additional rights after 12 weeks?
Apart from compliance with the Agency Workers Regulations 2010, what other legal obligations does an employer have in relation to agency temps?
Can an employer move agency workers around different connected hirers to prevent their being entitled to additional rights after 12 weeks?
What are the potential consequences for an employer of failing to comply with the provisions of the Agency Workers Regulations 2010?
Do agency workers have protection from being subjected to a detriment in relation to the Agency Workers Regulations 2010?
What rights do agency workers have under the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 after the 12-week qualifying period?

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