Historical Development of Temporary Employment Agencies

Authors

  • Matej Horvat Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Law, Department of Administrative Law and Environmental Law
  • Juraj Hamuľák Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Law, Department of Labour Law and Social Security Law

Keywords:

temporary employment agency, International Labour Organisation, ILO Recommendation No. 1, Convention No. 34 concerning employment agencies for remuneration, Employment Services Convention 88, Convention 96 on employment agencies for remuneration, Convention No. 181 concerning Private Employment Agencies, Recommendation 188 on private employment agencies

Abstract

The provision of employment services in the labour market is increasingly complex. The current state of the issue is determined by its 144 historical context. The state originally wanted to provide these services itself, but failed in many ways when it was unable to provide its citizens with services of sufficient quality. However, the private sector has also failed, often providing these services for high fees, which has earned it criticism and the need for legal regulation. The current legal framework is thus determined primarily by the Conventions and Recommendations of the International Labour Organisation, which focus on agency work. This article analyses the historical development of agency employment from its origins to the present day, mainly through the ILO regulations, which have also been binding on Slovak Republic.

Published

2023-06-28

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