Question reference: S5W-35971
- Asked by: Mark Griffin, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 11 March 2021
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Current status: Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 18 March 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the practical application is of the Fair Work First criteria for grants, funding and contracts.
Answer
Fair Work First is the key mechanism for embedding fair work practices in workplaces across Scotland. Fair Work First criteria is being applied to public sector grants, other funding and contracts where it is relevant to do so, and asks employers to commit to adopting the following practice:
- appropriate channels for effective voice, such as trade union recognition.
- Investment in workforce development.
- no inappropriate use of zero hours contracts.
- action to tackle the gender pay gap and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
- payment of the real Living Wage.
The Fair Work First guidance, published on 29 January 2021 aims to support applicants, recipients and administrators of public funds and contracts to consider how Fair Work First criteria can be applied in a relevant and proportionate manner to drive high quality and fair work.