Fair Work First grant conditions
The five grants listed below will have Fair Work conditionality added to their existing grant conditions:
- Agri – Environment Climate Scheme (AECS)
- Crofting Agricultural Grants Scheme (CAGS)
- Food Processing, Marketing and Co-operation (FPMC)
- Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS)
- Sustainable Agriculture Capital Grant Scheme (SACGS)
Through Fair Work First, the Scottish Government is primarily interested in the action the employer is taking to deliver high quality and fair work, and workforce diversity. While Fair Work is relevant for all employers and all workers, the context in which it can be applied will vary depending on factors such as the type and size of the organisation and the sector and location in which it operates.
The Scottish Government has published supporting documents to the Fair Work First guidance. Businesses intending to apply for any of the five grant schemes listed above must should read the Fair Work First guidance as they will need to comply with the principles if they are awarded a contract.
Background
Scottish Ministers announced on 6 December 2022 that organisations applying for some public sector grants will need to pay at least the real living wage and provide appropriate channels for effective workers’ voice
The Fair Work conditions being applied to qualifying agricultural grants were introduced on 1 April 2024.
Published on: 1 May, 2024