UK’s new Fair Work Agency needs ‘proper resourcing’

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NGO Labour Behind the Label warns UK Government’s new Fair Work Agency faces major challenges around fast fashion production

BRISTOL – Worker rights NGO Labour Behind the Label has welcomed the introduction of the UK Government’s new Fair Work Agency (FWA) but warned it may fail to meet its objectives if it is not resourced adequately.

The FWA, launched today, has been set up to provide a central source of guidance on issues such as minimum wage, holiday pay, and statutory sick pay, and aims to strengthen action against non-compliant employers.

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