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Recruiters are bracing for the biggest shift to workers’ rights in a generation. Sick pay from day one. New rules for zero-hours workers. Tighter controls around umbrellas. More liability pushed onto agencies. And a brand-new enforcement body ready to chase non-compliance.

To unpack all of this, Jamie sits down with Simon Bloch, Partner and Head of Employment at JMW Solicitors. Simon has spent years advising recruitment agencies on the laws that shape temp and contract staffing, so he knows exactly where these changes will land hardest.

Simon breaks down what’s actually coming in the Employment Rights Bill, why April 2026 is the date everyone should care about, and how the new rules could change risk, margin, and the day-to-day reality of running a temp desk.

They get into sick pay starting immediately, the pressure this puts on agency cash flow, what “fair contracts” means for zero-hours workers, and how joint liability with umbrellas could expose agencies to HMRC overnight. Simon also explains the role of the new Fair Work Agency and why enforcement will look very different going forward.

If you run a recruitment business and want to stay ahead of what’s coming, this conversation gives you the clarity you need.

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