Getting Support: Fair Work Agency

What's changing

From 7 April 2026, a new government agency called the Fair Work Agency will make it easier for you to get help if your workplace rights aren't being respected.

What the Fair Work Agency will do:

• Bring together enforcement of key workplace rights in one place.
• Work closely with Acas to provide better support and guidance to workers about their rights.
• Investigate employers who break the law.
• Issue penalties to employers who don't comply.
• Enforce rights including the national minimum wage.

What this means for you

The Fair Work Agency will have real power to investigate and take action.

Trade unions will have representation on the Fair Work Agency Advisory Board, ensuring workers' voices are heard in how the agency operates.

What you can do now

You don't need to do anything now – the Fair Work Agency will begin operating in April 2026.

From April 2026:

• The Fair Work Agency will publish guidance on how to contact them and raise concerns.
• You'll be able to make referrals if you think your rights are being breached.

For more information please see the Fair Work Agency factsheetopens assets.publishing.service.gov.uk in a new tab