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The Fair Work Agency (FWA) is an executive agency of the Department for Business and Trade and is responsible for enforcing employment rights in the United Kingdom.[1]
History
[edit]The FWA was created on 7 April 2026 following the passing of the Employment Rights Act 2025.[2] It brought together the powers of four former public bodies; the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority, the Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate, the National Minimum Wage enforcement team and the Office of the Director of Labour Market Abuse.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "About us". gov.uk. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
- ^ "The new Fair Work Agency – latest developments and union priorities". TUC. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
- ^ "Fair Work Agency's priorities criticised days before its launch". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
