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Employment in Scotland increased by 2,000 over the quarter, and increased by 46,000 over the year to stand at 2,652,000.

The scheme has been designed to help ensure workers are paid what they are owed, while also maintaining important services for people who access social care

Information regarding changes to identity (ID) checking guidelines. This is a clarification to the news story published on 2 October 2017.

We've introduced new online digital services for you to use.

Information regarding changes to identity (ID) checking guidelines when applying for a standard or enhanced check.

This will minimise disruption to the sector as we seek to ensure workers receive wages owed while we establish whether the industry needs further support.

The Government is recruiting four new members to serve on the Low Pay Commission, of which three will be from employee backgrounds and one from an employer background.

The Business Diversity and Inclusion Group will coordinate action to increase diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Prisons Minister Sam Gyimah met recruits from Unlocked Graduates as they begin training and prepare to join staff on the front line.

Ben Summerskill joins the Council as an independent member and Christina McAnea as an employee representative.

The Civil Service Fast Track is closed for applications. Find out how to get updates on the next application window here.

In this free seminar Teresa will discuss an innovative model they have introduced to help people with long term health conditions with their journey back to employment.

An opportunity for members of the public to learn about the work of the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC).

Under the proposals the Certification Officer will be able to issue fines of up to £20,000 for breaking the law.

Two young Sellafield workers were named apprentices of the year in the National Skills Academy for Nuclear Awards.

Alun Cairns has welcomed the latest job figures which show the employment rate has grown faster in Wales than anywhere else in the UK.

A Sellafield engineer fired up a group of young trainees with an inspirational speech at a House of Commons event.

The Low Pay Commission is commissioning new research to understand the effects of the NLW. The closing date is 13 March 2017.

The independent LPC advises the government about National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates.

Susan Park has been appointed Director General Universal Credit Operations, accountable for its operation in jobcentres and service centres.

Employers and workers get to have their say on modern employment practices as government-backed Matthew Taylor Review team launches its UK tour.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be introducing new online services over the next 12 months.

A mechanical design engineer from Sellafield Ltd has won a top national award for excelling in his apprenticeship.

The Office for Disability Issues are seeking business people to champion accessibility of products and services for disabled people.

Sir Brendan Barber has been reappointed as chair of the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service Council.

You’ll be able to use our online services throughout Christmas and New Year.

Unemployment in Scotland fell by 14,000 in the period July to September 2016, and now stands at 129,000 according to data released today.

A new legal protection for whistleblowers applying for jobs in the children’s social care sector has been announced.