Fair Work Agency Pre-Assessment Devon

What it is

The Fair Work Agency launched in April 2026 with powers to inspect, fine, and prosecute. We work through the same areas they inspect - payroll, contracts, holiday pay, right to work. You find out where you stand before they arrive.

No legal advice. No representation. This is a check, not a regulator.

What we check against

National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage: correct rates, calculation methods, unlawful deductions, tips and service charges under the 2024 Tips Act
Holiday pay: correct calculation including overtime and commission, rolled up holiday pay compliance, carryover rules
Right to work: valid, correctly verified, properly retained, share codes and biometric residence permits logged
Payslips: issued correctly, itemised, variable deductions explained
Working time: rest breaks, daily and weekly rest, 48 hour opt out records
Record keeping: six year retention requirement across wage records, working time, right to work
Worker status: contracts reflect actual working arrangements
Written contracts: statement of particulars issued within statutory timeframe, all required information included
Policies: disciplinary, grievance, absence, equal opportunities, in place and consistently followed

What you get

Written record traffic-light rated red / amber / green per section
Clear findings, clear gaps, prioritised list of what to address
Plain-English summary you can share with your accountant or HR adviser

Who needs this

Any employer. The FWA launched April 2026 with 550+ inspectors. Most small employers have not reviewed their records since it launched.

From

£325

Exact quote provided after a free 15-minute scoping call. No surprises after the visit.

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Scope

TestSafe provides audit, assessment and reporting services only. We do not provide legal advice, draft settlement agreements, respond to tribunal claims, or act as legal representatives. Where a situation requires a solicitor, we will tell you clearly and refer you accordingly.

Why now

The Fair Work Agency launched in April 2026. It has over 550 inspectors and the power to issue civil penalties of up to £20,000 per worker for NMW breaches alone. Most small employers have not reviewed their records since it launched. A pre-assessment costs a fraction of a single penalty. It also demonstrates to any inspector that you took reasonable steps to get it right, which matters when they are deciding how to respond to what they find.

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Common questions about the Fair Work Agency pre-assessment

What is the Fair Work Agency?

A UK Government body launched in April 2026 with consolidated powers to inspect, fine and prosecute employers on minimum wage, employment agency conduct, holiday pay and modern slavery breaches.

What does the £325 starting fee cover?

A micro-business FWA pre-assessment covering NMW compliance, holiday pay calculation, right to work checks, payslips, working time records, contracts and core employment policies. A written gap analysis and prioritised action list is produced within five working days. Larger businesses are quoted based on headcount.

Will this stop us being inspected?

No, but it tells you exactly what an inspector would find before they arrive, so you can fix the gaps on your terms.

How long does it take?

Typically half a day on site for a small employer, with a written gap analysis within a working week.