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Government immigration adviser leads crackdown on workplace exploitation (9 January 2017)

Date: 09/01/2017
Duncan Lewis, Legal News Solicitors, Government immigration adviser leads crackdown on workplace exploitation

A former government immigration adviser has been appointed to lead a crackdown on exploitation in the workplace.

Sir David Metcalf is the first director of labour market enforcement and will oversee the strategies of organisations which enforce the minimum wage, gangmaster regulations and employment standards.
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His remit will also involve collaboration with the anti-slavery commissioner Kevin Hyland – formerly head of the Metropolitan Police – to address modern slavery in the UK.

Formerly chairman of the Migration Advisory Committee, Sir David said:

“I’m very excited to be taking on this new role – drawing together the important work of these three labour market enforcement teams.

“While the UK is by and large a fair and safe place to work, there are still rogue employers who exploit their workers and undercut honest businesses –
a the Government has made clear, this will not go unpunished.”

Business minister Margot James added:

“Sir David’s extensive experience will be invaluable in this hugely important role to help stamp out workplace exploitation – and ensure that, when unscrupulous employment practices are found, justice is done for those affected.”

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