Putting fair work at the heart of Scotland’s workplaces and economy
We’re working to ensure fair work drives success, wellbeing and prosperity for individuals, businesses, organisations and society across Scotland.
What is the Fair Work Convention?
The Fair Work Convention acts as an independent advisory body to Scottish Ministers. It has been in place since April 2015.
We are working towards a Scotland that leads globally in fair work, ensuring opportunity, security, respect, fulfilment, and effective voice for all.
The Fair Work Dimensions
Fair work is work that offers all individuals an effective voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment and respect. It balances the rights and responsibilities of employers and workers. It generates benefits for individuals, organisations and society.
Effective voice
Effective voice
Genuine opportunities for effective worker voice at multiple levels, particularly through collective bargaining and access to workplaces for unions.
Opportunity
Opportunity
Inclusive employment for all of Scotland’s people.
Security
Security
Secure employment with regular hours and career progression opportunities.Â
Fulfilment
Fulfilment
Investment in skills for the present and the future in jobs that offer meaning, autonomy and involvement in decision-making.
Respect
Respect
Safe, healthy and supportive work practices and relationships that promote wellbeing and deliver flexibility that works for all.
"What is also crucially important is to recognise the importance of a commitment to, and willingness to deliver, fair work – to design, adopt and develop business models that put fair work at the centre of driving successful businesses."
The Fair Work Convention - From the Fair Work Framework