Agency workers who are new mothers have specific rights under the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 after completing the 12-week qualifying period. As with other workers, agency workers who are new mothers also have rights under equality and health and safety legislation.
The hirer should be aware of how absences related to pregnancy and maternity affect the calculation of the 12-week qualifying period for certain rights under the Agency Workers Regulations. In some circumstances, an agency worker will continue to accrue qualifying service during a period of absence.
