An entire generation of graduates spectacularly miscalculated 30 years ago when they shunned the public sector in favour of private employment because of the prospect of higher rewards.

Malingerers were far more frequently to be found in the public sector than in private employment.

The act leaves the plaintiffs free to collect fees from employers, and it appears that private employment offices thus restricted are still carrying on business.

Prior to 1914, there was practically no legislation regarding private employment agencies, and there had been no attempt at state supervision of their conduct.

There are protections for both public and private employment.