Question reference: S6W-05483
- Asked by: Neil Gray, MSP for Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 10 January 2022
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Current status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 25 January 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will support public sector employers to pilot a four-day working week.
Answer
We are committed to supporting public sector employers in improving wellbeing policies for employees, including exploring the benefits of being part of the four-day working week pilot.
The 2022-23 public sector pay policy introduces the option for employers, in discussion with trade unions, to take a multi-year, reform approach to pay. Employers pursuing this option can explore piloting a four day working week.
More detail regarding four day week pilots in the public sector will be set out in due course.