When the Fair Work Agency (FWA) launched on 7 April 2026, many staff were grappling with financial year end or on leave following the long Easter weekend. Inevitably, evaluating the volume of FWA documentation published on the day of its launch was added to the “to-do” list. A month on, we provide 10 FAQ for employers to help digest the remit of the FWA and how it may impact their business.

1. What do I need to know about the Fair Work Agency (FWA)?

In summary:

• The government established the FWA as an executive agency of the Department for Business and Trade.
• It is a single body responsible for enforcing certain workplace rights and tackling labour market abuse.
• It has the ability to inspect employers and issue penalties to ensure compliance with the law.
• The FWA is a First Responder Organisation for modern slavery and human trafficking. This means certain FWA officers can identify potential victims, gather information, and refer potential victims into the National Referral Mechanism, which is the UK framework for identifying and supporting victims of crimes of this nature.
• The FWA does not replace Acas or the Employment Tribunal but it sits alongside them.
• Key changes:
  • a new law enforcement mechanism.
  • stringent expectations on record-keeping and a readiness for inspection.
  • individuals can report organisations directly to the FWA through multiple channels.

2. Currently, what is the FWA’s core enforcement remit?

• National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage (“NMW”)...

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