Who is the Fair Work Agency?

The Fair Work Agency is a new enforcement body who's main aim is to enforce certain statutory employment rights throughout the UK. The body makes up part of the Employment Rights Act.

Some of these employment rights are:

• National Minimum Wage rights.

• Statutory Sick Pay.

• Statutory holiday pay.

• Modern slavery offences.

For a full list of employment rights being enforced, download our free Fair Work Agency guide.

When was the Fair Work Agency launched?

As part of a raft of employment law changes under the Employment Rights Act, the Fair Work Agency was officially launched on the 7th April 2026.

Meaning that as an employer, it's vital you're aware of what the agency is, what powers they have, and what punishments can be handed out. For full and comprehensive information, download our free Fair work Agency guide now.

What punishments can the Fair Work Agency hand down?

The Fair Work Agency can hand down a range of punishments to businesses who don't comply and provide a certain set of statutory employment rights. These punishments include but are not limited to:

• Heavy fines.

• Tribunal action.

• Imprisonment.

For a full list of punishments, download our free Fair Work Agency guide and stay compliant - access yours now.

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