The Importance of the Fair Work Convention

The Fair Work Convention has been in place since April 2015 and acts as an independent advisory body to Scottish Ministers. 

• The Fair Work Vision By 2025, people in Scotland will have a world-leading working life where Fair Work drives success, wellbeing and prosperity for individuals, businesses, organisations and society.

• Definition Fair work is work that offers all individuals effective voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment and respect.

• Purpose To balance the rights and responsibilities of employers and workers which can generate benefits for individuals, organisations and society. 

Extensive research has shown that the outcomes of implementing fair work practices include;

Improved mental wellbeing

Improved talent retention 

Reduced in-work poverty