Policy paper

Fair Work Agency: enforcement policy statement

The regulatory tools and guiding structures utilised by the Fair Work Agency to enforce labour market legislation within its remit.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and Fair Work Agency
• Published: 7 April 2026
• Last updated: 19 May 2026 — See all updates

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Fair Work Agency enforcement statement

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This document sets out:

• the FWA’s legislative remit for upholding compliance with labour market legislation across the UK
• the powers of the FWA and FWA enforcement officers
• the principles and codes of practice the FWA will have regard to in its operations
• the tools the FWA operates under its civil and criminal regimes, and its approach to prosecution
• how the FWA works with other bodies, including the Department of Business and Trade (DBT)

Published 7 April 2026

Last updated 19 May 2026 + show all updates

1. 19 May 2026

   The Fair Work Agency enforcement policy statement has been updated to more accurately reflect the work of the Employment Tribunal Financial Penalties Team.

2. 7 April 2026

   First published.