Research and analysis

Analysis of the use of Pay Between Assignment contracts for agency workers

This study aimed to understand why individuals choose to sign up to Pay Between Assignment contracts.

• From: Department for Business and Trade, Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Published: 7 February 2018

Documents

Qualitative analysis of the use of Pay Between Assignment contracts for agency workers including the role of umbrella organisations

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Details

The purpose of this exploratory study was to understand reasons why individuals choose to sign up to Pay Between Assignment contracts, and to obtain more information on the role of umbrella organisations in the use of these contracts. The report focuses on:

• the sectors and occupations they are used in
• who requests these contracts
• why they are used
• the strengths and weaknesses of the contracts

Published 7 February 2018