The Fair Work Agency & Employment Rights Act Hub — plain-English compliance guidance for UK recruiters

The rules are changing faster than at any time in a generation. This hub tracks every change that affects recruiters — updated every week.

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Start with the three essential guides

The Fair Work Agency: what every agency needs to know

The FWA has replaced the EAS and GLAA as the single enforcement body for employment rights. What it enforces, what's new, and what to do this quarter.

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The ERA timeline every agency should pin to the wall

What took effect in April 2026, what's confirmed for October, and what January 2027 changes for every employer — kept current as dates move.

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FWA-ready: the 12-point compliance health check

A free 30-minute self-audit covering conduct regulations, temp worker documents, payroll chains and ERA readiness — built for agency owners, not lawyers.

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More sections coming to the hub

Agency workers & temp desks

Guaranteed hours, SSP changes, AWR and day-one rights as they apply to temps.

Coming soon

Umbrella & payroll compliance

Umbrella regulation, National Minimum Wage and holiday pay.

Coming soon

Disputes & tribunals

Time limits, the new dismissal regime and documentation discipline.

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How this hub works. Every article carries a visible "Last reviewed" date. One new or refreshed article is published each week from our Monday review of government sources. When a date or rule changes, the affected articles are updated the same week and the change is noted in the article.
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