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<p>Agency workers’ rights are protected by legislation that covers employment businesses
and employment agencies. Umbrella companies are not covered by this legislation, and
they fall outside the remit of the Employment Agency Standards (EAS) Inspectorate,
which is the body responsible for enforcing these protections.</p><p> </p><p>The Government
has committed to expand state enforcement for agency workers to cover umbrella companies.
This will enable inspectors to investigate relevant complaints involving umbrella
companies and take action where necessary. This will require primary legislation,
which the Government will bring forward in due course.</p>
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