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There are more and more temporary agency workers in the EU, in construction, manufacturing

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and services. But their rights have often been neglected by employers. They receive

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less pay, or fewer holidays, or no maternity leave. This year, the EU has given them similar

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rights to permanent employees. Temporary workers supplied through agencies will now get equal

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treatment, normally from the day they start their assignments. The EU approach will give

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them the same rest periods and training opportunities and access to canteens, creches or transport

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services.