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Revision as of 14:20, 18 July 2018
| Secretary of State for Labour and Employment | |
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 Sanctarian Coat of Arms | |
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| Reports to | Prime Minister of Sanctaria |
| Nominator | Prime Minister |
| Appointer | President of Sanctaria on the advice of the Prime Minister, and the consent of the Senate |
| Term length | At the Prime Minister's Pleasure No fixed term |
| Formation | 01 February 2018 |
| First holder | Jessica Scott MP |
| Salary | S£280,000 |
| Website | labour.gov.sct |
The Secretary of State for Labour and Employment, also known as the Secretary for Labour or Labour Secretary, is the head of the Sanctarian Department of Labour and Employment, which is tasked with oversight and regulation of the labour market in Sanctaria.
The current Secretary for Labour is Jessica Scott. She was appointed to the post on 01 February 2018, and the department officially created by legislation later that same day.
Overview
The Secretary for Labour is a senior advisor to the Prime Minister on matters relating to the labour market and trade union affairs in Sanctaria. Examples of areas that come under the purview of the Labour Secretary include trade union negotiation, workplace standards, and employment strategy.
The Department of Labour and Employment was created on 01 February 2018. Its new functions were transferred from other government areas, such as the then Departments of Commerce and Communities. Jessica Scott was appointed the inaugural Secretary for Labour and Employment.
Duties
Duties of the Labour Secretary include, but are not limited to:
- Development and implementation of policy regarding employment strategy.
- Regulation of, and interactions with, trade unions and workers' representation bodies.
- Responsibility for workplace safety and standards.
- Regular review and, if necessary, improvement of labour and employment laws, including minimum wage legislation.
- Responsibility for setting labour dispute mechanisms.
List of office holders
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Secretary of State for Labour and Employment | |||||
| No. | Portrait | Name (Birth—Death) |
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Jessica Scott (b.1981) |
8th | 01 February 2018 |
Incumbent |
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