Abstract: The author examines the recent amendment of the German law on agency work, arguing that the deregulation of the law in this field is not as far-reaching as it seemed at first sight. Moreover, the author notes that the principle of equal pay between hired-out workers and employees of the client-firm that was extended by the amendment gives rise to serious doubts. This is particularly true when taking into account the legal protection of the persons concerned provided under German Constitutional law.
International Journal of Comparative Labour Law and Industrial Relations