Fair Work First

Fair Work has been defined as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security.

Scottish Government’s Fair Work First criteria is focused on

  1. providing a decent standard of living and income; 
  2. offering security of contract, including hours and earnings; other entitlements including sick pay and pension;
  3. fostering an environment where workers' views are actively sought, listened to and can make a difference, including through a stronger role for trade unions;
  4. giving opportunities for all to learn, develop and progress; 
  5. creating a healthy and safe environment, where individuals' wellbeing is actively supported;
  6. enabling people to have a good work-life balance; 
  7. supporting people to feel valued and respected and that they have a sense of purpose in work and wider society;
  8. promoting innovation and productivity.

In promotion of Fair Work, the Council’s grant conditions for its Wage Subsidy Programme includes the need for employers to embed fair work into their policies and practices.

Fair Work Employer Support Tool

Can help employers assess what they can do to improve recruitment, retention and performance in their business.

The tool has been recently developed by Scottish Enterprise in conjunction with Scottish Government and the Fair Work Convention, to help employers understand and embed the dimensions of Fair Work and to support them through their Fair Work journey.  Please see link for full details: https://fairworktool.scot .

 

Fair Work Statement

Inverclyde Council's Fair Work First Statement can be accessed at the top right of this page.