Put an End to Exploitative Trial Shifts
- Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour.
- Date lodged: Thursday, 15 July 2021
- Motion reference: S6M-00684
That the Parliament condemns the use of so-called "trial shifts," where, it understands, a job applicant is asked to work unpaid as part of the recruitment process; expresses concern that the use of such practices is reportedly becoming more common; is of the view that this represents an unacceptable erosion of hard-won workers’ rights; believes the practice is particularly exploitative as it often involves low-paid positions and young workers, and encourages workers to join a trade union.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Sarah Boyack, Ariane Burgess, Katy Clark, Ross Greer, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Richard Leonard (Registered interest)
, Rona Mackay, Paul O'Kane, Alex Rowley, Colin Smyth, Mercedes Villalba