Latest government tsar: Exploitation chief targets ‘rogue employers’
A FORMER migration adviser has been made the Government's first exploitation tsar as part of a crackdown on rogue bosses.
Sir David Metcalf has been made the first exploitation tsar as part of a crackdown on rogue bosses
Sir David Metcalf will oversee strategy for three organisations tasked with rooting out unscrupulous employers in his role as director of labour market enforcement.
The academic was chairman of the Migration Advisory Committee, a founder of the Low Pay Commission and a former member of the Senior Salaries Review Body, which makes recommendations on pay for top-ranking public officials.
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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.
There are still rogue employers who exploit their workers and undercut honest businesses
"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. As the Government has made clear, this will not go unpunished."
New powers came into force last November that mean employers can be jailed for up to two years for serious employment offences.
The government is launching a £1.7 million campaign to raise awareness of national minimum wage rate, set at £7.20 for workers aged 25 and over.
Business minister Margot James said Sir David's experience will be 'invaluable'
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Sir David will set the priorities for the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority, Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate and the National Minimum Wage enforcement team.
Business minister Margot James said: "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."