Common use of Fair Work Clause in Contracts

Fair Work. 20.1 The Public Sector in Scotland is committed to the delivery of high quality public services, and recognises that this is critically dependent on a workforce that is well-rewarded, well- motivated, well-led, has access to appropriate opportunities for training and skills development, are diverse and is engaged in decision making. 20.2 These factors are also important for workforce recruitment and retention, and thus continuity of service. Public Bodies in Scotland are adopting fair work practices, which include:  a fair and equal pay policy that includes a commitment to supporting the Living Wage, including, for example being a Living Wage Accredited Employer;  clear managerial responsibility to nurture talent and help individuals fulfil their potential, including for example, a strong commitment to Modern Apprenticeships and the development of Scotland’s young workforce;  promoting equality of opportunity and developing a workforce through Equality and Diversity at Work policies which reflect the population of Scotland in terms of characteristics such as age, gender, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation and disability;  support for learning and development; stability of employment and hours of work, and avoiding exploitative employment practices, including for example no inappropriate use of zero hours contracts or other forms of demand driven contracts;  flexible working (including for example practices such as flexi-time and career breaks) and support for family-friendly working and wider work-life balance;  offering a range of employee assistance schemes;  Code of Conduct for employees and a respect at work policy; and,  supporting progressive workforce engagement, for example Trade Union recognition and representation where possible, otherwise alternative arrangements to give staff an effective voice. 20.3 In order to ensure the highest standards of service quality in this Framework we expect Contractors to take a similarly positive approach to Fair Work practices as part of a fair and equitable employment and reward package.

Fair Work. 20.1 1.20.1 The Public Sector in Scotland is committed to the delivery of high quality public services, and recognises that this is critically dependent on a workforce that is well-well rewarded, well- motivated, well-led, has access to appropriate opportunities for training and skills development, are diverse and is engaged in decision making. 20.2 1.20.2 These factors are also important for workforce recruitment and retention, and thus continuity of service. Public Bodies in Scotland are adopting fair work practices, which include:  a fair and equal pay policy that includes a commitment to supporting the Living Wage, including, for example being a Living Wage Accredited Employer;  clear managerial responsibility to nurture talent and help individuals fulfil their potential, including for example, a strong commitment to Modern Apprenticeships and the development of Scotland’s young workforce;  promoting equality of opportunity and developing a workforce through Equality and Diversity at Work policies which reflect reflects the population of Scotland in terms of characteristics such as age, gender, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation and disability;  support for learning and development; stability of employment and hours of work, and avoiding exploitative employment practices, including for example no inappropriate use of zero hours contracts or other forms of demand driven contracts;  flexible working (including for example practices such as flexi-time and career breaks) and support for family-family friendly working and wider work-work life balance;  offering a range of employee assistance schemes;  Code of Conduct for employees and a respect at work policy; and,  supporting support progressive workforce engagement, for example Trade Union recognition and representation where possible, otherwise alternative arrangements to give staff an effective voice. 20.3 1.20.3 In order to ensure the highest standards of service quality in this Framework we expect Contractors to take a similarly positive approach to Fair Work fair work practices as part of a fair and equitable employment and reward package.

Fair Work. 20.1 1.20.1 The Public Sector in Scotland is committed to the delivery of high quality public services, and recognises that this is critically dependent on a workforce that is well-well rewarded, well- motivated, well-led, has access to appropriate opportunities for training and skills development, are diverse and is engaged in decision making. 20.2 1.20.2 These factors are also important for workforce recruitment and retention, and thus continuity of service. Public Bodies in Scotland are adopting fair work practices, which include:  • a fair and equal pay policy that includes a commitment to supporting the Living Wage, including, for example being a Living Wage Accredited Employer;  • clear managerial responsibility to nurture talent and help individuals fulfil their potential, including for example, a strong commitment to Modern Apprenticeships and the development of Scotland’s young workforce;  • promoting equality of opportunity and developing a workforce through Equality and Diversity at Work policies which reflect reflects the population of Scotland in terms of characteristics such as age, gender, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation and disability;  • support for learning and development; stability of employment and hours of work, and avoiding exploitative employment practices, including for example no inappropriate use of zero hours contracts or other forms of demand driven contracts;  • flexible working (including for example practices such as flexi-time and career breaks) and support for family-family friendly working and wider work-work life balance;  offering a range of employee assistance schemes;  Code of Conduct for employees and a respect at work policy; and,  supporting • support progressive workforce engagement, for example Trade Union recognition and representation where possible, otherwise alternative arrangements to give staff an effective voice. 20.3 1.20.3 In order to ensure the highest standards of service quality in this Framework we expect Contractors to take a similarly positive approach to Fair Work fair work practices as part of a fair and equitable employment and reward package.

Fair Work. 20.1 The Public Sector in Scotland is committed to the delivery of high quality public services, and recognises that this is critically dependent on a workforce that is well-rewarded, well- motivated, well-led, has access to appropriate opportunities for training and skills development, are diverse and is engaged in decision making. 20.2 These factors are also important for workforce recruitment and retention, and thus continuity of service. Public Bodies in Scotland are adopting fair work practices, which include:  • a fair and equal pay policy that includes a commitment to supporting the Living Wage, including, for example being a Living Wage Accredited Employer;  • clear managerial responsibility to nurture talent and help individuals fulfil their potential, including for example, a strong commitment to Modern Apprenticeships and the development of Scotland’s young workforce;  • promoting equality of opportunity and developing a workforce through Equality and Diversity at Work policies which reflect the population of Scotland in terms of characteristics such as age, gender, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation and disability;  • support for learning and development; stability of employment and hours of work, and avoiding exploitative employment practices, including for example no inappropriate use of zero hours contracts or other forms of demand driven contracts;  • flexible working (including for example practices such as flexi-time and career breaks) and support for family-friendly working and wider work-life balance;  • offering a range of employee assistance schemes;  • Code of Conduct for employees and a respect at work policy; and,  • supporting progressive workforce engagement, for example Trade Union recognition and representation where possible, otherwise alternative arrangements to give staff an effective voice. 20.3 In order to ensure the highest standards of service quality in this Framework we expect Contractors to take a similarly positive approach to Fair Work practices as part of a fair and equitable employment and reward package.