New authority to
 tackle exploitation


The government is responding to calls to stop workplace exploitation by establishing a single body to tackle the issue.


The government released a consultation document last month setting out proposals on how the new body will replace the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority, the Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate and HMRC Minimum Wage. The structure of the new body has yet to be decided.


The plans form part of the government’s response to recommendations put forward by Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the Royal Society, in his review of modern working practices published two years ago. 


The government also announced that, as of the beginning of this month, Taylor will become the interim director of labour market enforcement. The post is responsible for setting the agenda across the three existing enforcement agencies.


The consultation closes on 6 October.

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/good-work-plan-establishing-a-new-single-enforcement-body-for-employment-rights