The Scottish government has introduced new guidance on public sector procurement underlining the link between good working conditions with the delivery of high quality services. Those bidding for public contracts will now be expected to adopt fair work practices, which may include paying the Living Wage; no unnecessary use of zero hours contracts and giving workers an active voice in the workplace. The new statutory guidance means that companies who want to secure business with public bodies are now obliged to sign up to these fair work conditions for anyone working on the contracts.
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