Guidance

Agents for professional sports persons

Guidance for agents of professional sports people on complying with the Employment Agencies Act 1973 (the act) and Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (the conduct regulations).

• From: Fair Work Agency, Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, Department for Business and Trade and Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate
• Published: 14 January 2026
• Last updated: 7 April 2026
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  1. 7 April 2026

     References to Employment Agency Standards (EAS) Inspectorate changed to Fair Work Agency (FWA). On 7 April 2026 a new government agency called the Fair Work Agency (FWA) began operating. It replaced the Employment Agency Standards (EAS) Inspectorate.

  2. 14 January 2026

     First published.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

• Publication for Northern Ireland

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Guidance for agents of professional sports persons

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This guidance explains the rules agents must follow when helping professional sports people find work or secure contracts.