As acknowledged experts in the IT human resourcing marketplace our vocation is to deliver value added services to our clients and applicants which are innovative, supportive and above all, professional at all times.

 EAA Regulations

IT Human Resources plc operates both as an Employment Business (for the placement of temporary or contract personnel) and an Employment Agency (for the placement of staff in permanent positions directly with end Clients). In both instances we provide work seeking services to individuals whereby we try to identify suitable vacancies with our Clients that match the individual's particular skill-set, knowledge and experience. We do not charge you, the work seeker, a fee for our services in finding a suitable job, be that temporary (contract) or a permanent position.

The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 ("Agency Conduct Regulations") The DTI recently introduced new Agency Regulations which will apply to all Limited Company Contractors as from the 6th July 2004. Since the announcement of this, the industry trend in the IT sector (including the Professional Contractors Group which spent over 2 years campaigning for the right to opt out) appears to be that the majority of limited company contractors are electing to opt out of these Agency Regulations - an option that in fact forms part of the new legislation. For further information, please refer immediately to the DTI web site and for full details of the White Paper go to the HMSO web site

 Benefits of Opting Out

• Opting out of the Regulations will enhance the possibility that your contract will fall outside of the IR35 legislation.
• Speed of service as we will not need to process and validate your personal details prior to commencement of any assignment. If you decide you wish to remain within the Regulations the information we require from you as a minimum before we are able to provide services to you is: -
• Proof of your identity - for example a copy of your passport, recent P45, valid EU driving licence, birth certificate etc
• Proof of your legal entitlement to accept a job, if offered - for example a copy of an EU passport, or Non EU passport, together with any valid work permit or visa where appropriate.
• Proof of technical or educational qualifications which confirm that your skills and experience match any technical requirements of your assignment.
• If you are currently using an umbrella Company the early indications are that they are likely to pay a slightly reduced rate to cover the administration costs they will incur in handling “opted in” contractors.

 How to Opt Out

If you wish to opt out of the regulations please reply to eaa@ithr.co.uk notifying ITHR whether you intend to opt out of the Regulations. In the second instance can you open this document EAA Opt Out (Word Format) and sign and return it to ITHR either as a scanned document or in hard copy.