Understanding AWR and IR35 in Construction Recruitment

Compliance matters more than ever

The Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) and IR35 legislation have transformed how construction companies engage temporary and contract workers. Understanding these regulations is critical for any business that relies on agency labour.

What is AWR?

AWR ensures that agency workers receive equal treatment to permanent employees after 12 weeks in the same role. This includes pay, working hours and basic conditions. For construction businesses, this means planning ahead and working with agencies that manage the transition properly.

What about IR35?

IR35 determines whether a contractor is genuinely self-employed or should be treated as an employee for tax purposes. Getting this wrong can result in significant financial penalties for the hiring business.

How CNX handles compliance

At CNX Recruitment, compliance is built into everything we do. From Constructionline Gold accreditation to full AWR and IR35 management, we take the burden off our clients so they can focus on delivering their projects.