Employment

Social Firms are supportive workplaces where the working environment is one that provides all employees with support, opportunity and meaningful work:

• 25% or more employees facing a severe disadvantage in the labour market.
• All employees have a contract of employment and market wage at or above national minimum wage.
• An equal approach is taken to the type of employment contracts used (permanent, fixed term, temporary) between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged staff.
• The firm operates processes to engage employees in their own and the organisation’s development.
• The firm has procedures and policies in place in respect of Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety.
• The firm is compliant with relevant employers legislation e.g. Disability Discrimination Act and National Minimum Wage.
• All employees have the opportunity to progress either within the Social Firm or into alternative employment as appropriate.
• The firm is acknowledged as a good employer by employees and stakeholders.
• The firm is acknowledged as a good employer through an external accreditation process.

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