Open Eye Gallery became a member of Fair Employment Charter
The principle of fair day’s wage for a fair day’s pay has been enshrined within the social contract between employers and employees for a long time. However, in recent years there has been an erosion of that social contract with the introduction of employment approaches, such as exploitative zero hours contracts, that have seen the balance tilt more in favour of employers than employees.
In response to this, the Mayor has established a Fair Employment Charter for Liverpool City Region, which celebrates fair employment practices where they are in place and drive-up standards elsewhere. The intention is to recognise good quality and effective practice in fair employment and build the broader case amongst other employers for them to consider changing their practices.
What are the fair employment practices?
Fair Employment Charter: Healthy
Healthy workplaces are productive workplaces that are safe for those working in them, whilst recognising the importance of mental and physical health inside and outside of the workplace. We commit to safe workplaces supporting a healthy workforce.
Fair Employment Charter: Fair
Fairly paid, secure work is the foundation of good work and good workplaces. We commit to fair pay and fair hours.
Fair Employment Charter: Inclusive
Good businesses and a successful economy can only be built if the talents of all are recognised and supported, barriers understood and removed, and talent maximised. We commit to Inclusive workplaces that support staff to grow and develop.
Fair Employment Charter: Just
Workplaces that offer opportunities for all, a collective voice for all staff, and support the next generation to prosper underpin a more just present and an even better future for Liverpool City Region. We commit to a voice for staff to help deliver justice in the workplace with opportunities available for young people.
Open Eye Gallery is an organisation with ‘Aspiring Level’ accreditation. You can apply to be a member of Fair Employment Charter, or get information and guidance about your application, by emailing fairemployment@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
