Agency Worker
/ˈeɪdʒənsi ˈwɜːrkər/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual employed by an agency and assigned to work temporarily at a third-party employer's site under the agency's oversight.
The agency worker was assigned to complete the project at the client company.
- (n.) A worker who is not directly employed by the company they work for but by an employment agency, often with distinct rights under labor laws.
Agency workers have specific protections concerning pay and working conditions.
Forms
- agency worker
- agency workers
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Commentary
The term often arises in contexts involving labor rights and obligations distinct from direct employment; defining the relationship is key for legal classification.
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