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Motion · S6M-00684 · 14 Jul 2021

Put an End to Exploitative Trial Shifts

Lodged by Pauline McNeill (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 14 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament condemns the use of so-called "trial shifts," where, it understands, a job applicant is asked to work unpaid as part of the recruitment process; expresses concern that the use of such practices is reportedly becoming more common; is of the view that this represents an unacceptable erosion of hard-won workers’ rights; believes the practice is particularly exploitative as it often involves low-paid positions and young workers, and encourages workers to join a trade union.

Supporters (14)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.