In-work poverty in the hospitality sector in Scotland: - Policy briefing

In-work poverty in the hospitality sector in Scotland: Policy briefing Serving the Future October 2023 This policy briefing shares findings and policy implications at the mid-point of a three-year action research project on in-work poverty and the hospitality sector. [...] Key messages from the briefing include: ■ Public services such as childcare, transport and housing need to better factor in the needs of people working in the hospitality sector if in-work poverty is to be eradicated. [...] This policy briefing provides a summary of the findings and policy implications at the mid-point of the Serving the Future project. [...] Public services The Serving the Future project particularly aims to understand the drivers of in-work poverty for people in low-paid work in Scotland, with a specific focus on families. [...] The work committed to in the Scottish Government’s Fair Work Action Plan to provide a centralised hub for employers on fair work resources may be part of the solution.vi There is a clear opportunity here for the taking, with an increase in scale, awareness, and accessibility of support for workers and employers clearly needed.