For job seekers

What is labour hire and how does it work?

Labour hire – as its name suggests – is a form of employment in which the labour-hire agency employs the workers and directs them to perform work at an external workplace. It is distinct from temporary staffing or outsourcing; as in the labour hire arrangement you have a legal contract of employment with the employment agency, not with your place of work, therefore, the agency is the one who is responsible for wages and other employee entitlements.

In many cases, the labour hire agency reimburses travel and accommodation expenses, moreover, you might even get the chance to take advantage of their extensive network, and gain access to better career opportunities. Although, most of the jobs involve manual work, the white-collar job opportunities have been also growing in the labour hire sector.

Salary and employee benefits

Money is one of the most important factors when it comes to work. Therefore, it is the first thing you might consider related to labour hire work. As a licensed professional employment organization, we guarantee that all people working through our agency have equal pay and conditions with employees at the place of work, performing the same work. Hence, just like any other directly employed worker, you will be qualified for the shift allowance, the cafeteria and other benefits as well.

As an agency worker, you will be treated equally regarding to maternity pay and leave, sick-leave and sickness benefit. So, contrary to popular belief, you will not suffer any financial loss if you are working for an employment agency. You will not have to pay service fee, and no fees will be deducted from your wage either.

Advantages of being an agency worker

Being an agency worker means you gain access to a wide variety of jobs, whether on a short or long-term basis. It is a flexible option for you when it comes to work: if you decide to try yourself at a different company, you can almost always start immediately in your new job.

Moreover, it can also be a great option, when you want to change your carrier path. As an employment agency, we have a large network, hence, it would be easier to get in touch with a certain person at a company, for example with an HR specialist.

Requirements of the provider and host

There are certain requirements placed on employment agencies and businesses, but in this type of employment, it is not always clear which responsibility belongs to the employment agency, and which one belongs to the company (the place of work).

The responsibilities are shared between the provider (the employment agency) and the host (the place of work), and generally are the followings:

Provider (Eurostar Human Group)

Recruitment and selection process
Written details of the new job, pay details and holiday entitlement
Representation of the employee’s rights and explanation of the contract
Holiday and sick leave (officially granted by the employment agency, but mostly decided in-house by the host)
Termination of employment (you have to notify the employment agency in the first place about your decision)
In certain cases, accommodation and travel arrangement

Host

Safe and healthy work environment in accordance with current regulations
Instructions about what work to do day-to-day
Working hours and nature of work
Rights and obligations related to rest periods

However, it is important to mention that these responsibilities are always based on the agreement between the provider (employment agency) and the host (place of work), therefore, this may differ depending on the agreement.

If you have any questions about temporary employment, feel free to contact us via our contact details!

What are the additional benefits of working for a professional employment agency?

Working with Eurostar Human Group:

You have the opportunity to explore several career options and try out different kinds of work, including short-term, long-term or seasonal
You can use it as a stepping stone to the job you really want, because we can immediately inform you about available job vacancies
Thanks to our extensive network of companies and individuals, it is much easier when it comes to changing your career or finding a new job
We may even take care of accommodation and travel expenses
We inform you about your rights, explain the contract to you and represent you when it’s needed