Fair Work Support
Fair Work is work that offers all individuals an effective voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment and respect. We want to support all businesses looking to put the Fair Work agenda in place.
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.
Purpose
To balance the rights and responsibilities of employers and workers. Which gives benefits for individuals, organisations and society.
Outcomes of Fair Work practices include:
- Improved mental wellbeing
- Reduced in-work poverty
- Increased job satisfaction
- Increased talent retention
- Improved employee skills
- Increased productivity

5 INDICATORS OF FAIR WORK
1. Improving Respect at Work
Closing the Pay Gap
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
2. Improving Security at Work
Offering Stable Contracts
Paying Real Living Wage
3. Improving Opportunity at Work
Diverse Workforce
Flexible Working
4. Improving Fulfilment at Work
Access to Training & Development
Encouraging Personal Growth
and Career Progression
5. Improving Effective Voices at Work
Trade Union or Employee Representation
Clear Communication Channels
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FAIR WORK
Fair Work Employer Support Tool, Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Government 2025 vision for Fair Work
What is Fair Work? The Fair Work Convention framework
Scottish Government Fair Work First: Guidance
Become a Living Hours employer
Commit to the Scottish Business Pledge
Become a Disability Confident employer
Find out about The Equality Act
Learn more about the support available through Investors in People