Common use of Fair Work Practices Clause in Contracts

Fair Work Practices. 33.1. The Scottish Government (SG) is persuaded by evidence which shows that the delivery of high quality public services is critically dependent on a workforce that is well-motivated, well led and has appropriate opportunities for training and skills development. SG also expect those who deliver public contracts to adopt fair employment practices for all workers engaged on delivering the contracts. These factors are also important for workforce recruitment and retention, and thus continuity of service. SG itself has adopted workforce policies to meet these requirements. 33.2. These policies include:  a pay policy that includes a commitment to supporting the Living Wage for the duration of this Parliament;  fair employment practices;  clear managerial responsibility to nurture talent and help individuals fulfil their potential;  a strong commitment to Modern Apprenticeships and to the development of Scotland’s young workforce;  support for learning and development;  no inappropriate use of zero hours contracts;  no inappropriate use of “umbrella” companies;  flexible working;  flexi-time; and  career breaks. 33.3. The SG also attaches importance to ensuring effective consultation and involvement of staff and SG management work in partnership with the Trade Union. While it is, of course, a personal decision whether or not to join a Trade Union, the SG encourages its staff to join an appropriate Union and to play an active part within it, making sure their views are represented. 33.4. Sub-contractor personnel responsible for delivering services on behalf of the Prime Contractor are unlikely to be solely dedicated to supporting the national framework. Scottish Procurement will monitor the situation throughout the term of this Framework Agreement and, in order to ensure the highest standards of service quality, we expect the Contractor and Sub-contractors whose workers work alongside those of Framework Public Bodies to take a similarly positive approach to workforce-related matters as part of a fair and equitable employment and reward package.

Fair Work Practices. 33.1. The Scottish Government (SG) is persuaded by evidence which shows that the delivery of high quality public services is critically dependent on a workforce that is well-motivated, well led and has appropriate opportunities for training and skills development. SG also expect those who deliver public contracts to adopt fair employment practices for all workers engaged on delivering the contracts. These factors are also important for workforce recruitment and retention, and thus continuity of service. SG itself has adopted workforce policies to meet these requirements. 33.2. These policies include:  • a pay policy that includes a commitment to supporting the Living Wage for the duration of this Parliament;  • fair employment practices;  • clear managerial responsibility to nurture talent and help individuals fulfil their potential;  • a strong commitment to Modern Apprenticeships and to the development of Scotland’s young workforce;  • support for learning and development;  • no inappropriate use of zero hours contracts;  • no inappropriate use of “umbrella” companies;  • flexible working;  • flexi-time; and  • career breaks. 33.3. The SG also attaches importance to ensuring effective consultation and involvement of staff and SG management work in partnership with the Trade Union. While it is, of course, a personal decision whether or not to join a Trade Union, the SG encourages its staff to join an appropriate Union and to play an active part within it, making sure their views are represented. 33.4. Sub-contractor personnel responsible for delivering services on behalf of the Prime Contractor are unlikely to be solely dedicated to supporting the national framework. Scottish Procurement will monitor the situation throughout the term of this Framework Agreement and, in order to ensure the highest standards of service quality, we expect the Contractor and Sub-contractors whose workers work alongside those of Framework Public Bodies to take a similarly positive approach to workforce-related matters as part of a fair and equitable employment and reward package.

Fair Work Practices. 33.1. 31.1 The Scottish Government (SG) is persuaded by evidence which shows that the delivery of high quality public services is critically dependent on a workforce that is well-motivated, well led and has appropriate opportunities for training and skills development. SG also expect those who deliver public contracts to adopt fair employment practices for all workers engaged on delivering the contracts. These factors are also important for workforce recruitment and retention, and thus continuity of service. SG itself has adopted workforce policies to meet these requirements. 33.2. 31.2 These policies include:  • a pay policy that includes a commitment to supporting the Living Wage for the duration of this Parliament;  • fair employment practices;  • clear managerial responsibility to nurture talent and help individuals fulfil their potential;  • a strong commitment to Modern Apprenticeships and to the development of Scotland’s young workforce;  • support for learning and development;  • no inappropriate use of zero hours contracts;  • no inappropriate use of “umbrella” companies;  • flexible working;  • flexi-time; and  • career breaks. 33.3. 31.3 The SG also attaches importance to ensuring effective consultation and involvement of staff and SG management work in partnership with the Trade Union. While it is, of course, a personal decision whether or not to join a Trade Union, the SG encourages its staff to join an appropriate Union and to play an active part within it, making sure their views are represented. 33.4. 31.4 Sub-contractor contractors personnel responsible for delivering services on behalf of the Prime Contractor Service Provider are unlikely to be solely dedicated to supporting the national framework. Scottish Procurement The Authority will monitor the situation throughout the term of this Framework Agreement and, in order to ensure the highest standards of service quality, we expect the Contractor Service Provider and Sub-contractors Sub- Service Providers whose workers work alongside those of Framework Public Bodies to take a similarly positive approach to workforce-related matters as part of a fair and equitable employment and reward package.