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Fair Work Agency note: direct engagement models of introduction in the recruitment sector

Fair Work Agency note on the direct engagement model of introduction.

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From:
Fair Work Agency, Department for Business and Trade and Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate
Published:
31 May 2023
Last updated:
7 April 2026
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  1. References to Employment Agency Standards (EAS) Inspectorate changed to Fair Work Agency (FWA). From 7 April 2026 a new government agency called the Fair Work Agency (FWA) began operating. It replaced the Employment Agency Standards (EAS) Inspectorate.

  2. Updated Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate email address on 'Direct engagement model of introduction' page.

  3. Telephone number for Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate updated.

  4. First published.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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This note sets out the view of the Fair Work Agency (FWA) on how the Employment Agencies Act 1973 and The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 may apply to the use of direct engagement models of introduction in the recruitment sector.

This is the FWA regulatory view of direct engagement model of introduction and should not be considered as legal advice. FWA will consider each direct engagement case carefully on a case-by-case basis.

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