The Fair Work Convention have now launched the findings and recommendations following their two-year Hospitality Inquiry which makes 12 recommendations, mainly for the Tourism and Hospitality Industry Leadership Group (THILG).
These incorporate key principles like payment of the Real Living Wage, promotion of Real Living Hours, the provision of written contracts for all workers, tips policies that are clear, fair and in line with legislation, access to paid training and development, and supporting workers to understand their rights and entitlements at work.
The Fair Work Convention are also calling on the Scottish Government to provide resources that build capacity in the industry such as dedicated fair work coordinators, specific fair work accredited training, and funding of pilot projects for new ways of working.
Co-Chair of the Inquiry, and Co-founder and Executive Chairperson of Auchrannie Resort Linda Johnston said, “While it is undoubtedly a challenging time for hospitality businesses, there is still scope to make progress, and a focus on improving fair work supports better outcomes for workers and employers in the industry.
“This report into Scotland’s hospitality sector shows that when industry leads work together, real, meaningful change is possible, learning from the good practice that already exists in many businesses. The recommendations form a solid basis to ensure that fair work is at the heart of the hospitality industry going forward.”
Prospect and Fair Work Convention and Co-Chair of the Inquiry, Satnam Ner said, “One of the accomplishments of the Fair Work Hospitality Inquiry was bringing employers, workers and unions together to encourage a culture of open communication, leadership support and staff empowerment.
“Delivering our recommendations will lead to a meaningful improvement in working lives of everyone in the hospitality industry.”
Employment Minister Tom Arthur added, “The Scottish Government recognises the importance of the Fair Work Hospitality Inquiry and will consider its recommendations before setting out a response in due course.
“The Inquiry has raised awareness of fair work and begun building an industry wide commitment to it.
“We will continue to work with the Convention and the hospitality sector in their effort to ensure workers and businesses benefit from fair work while supporting our vibrant and world-class industry.”
The Fair Work Hospitality Inquiry is in partnership with UK Hospitality, Scottish Tourism Alliance, The Scottish Beer and Pub Association, National Union of Students and Unite Hospitality and the official launch at Murrayfield Stadium this week, was attended by leading Hospitality employers and workers along with the Minister for Employment and Investment, Tom Arthur MSP and the full report can be found here and details of the 12 recommendations can be found here.
Picture: Co Chairs Mary Alexander (Unite the Union, Scotland) Professor Patricia Findlay (Director of the Scottish Centre for Employment Research) Hospitality Inquiry Co Chairs Linda Johnston (Co-founder and Executive Chairperson of Auchrannie Resort) Satnam Ner (Prospect and Fair Work Convention) and Minister for Employment and Investment, Tom Arthur MSP.
