Regulator profile
GLAA
Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority
Enforcement Regulator3 areas of regulation · 2 laws enforced · UK-wide
What GLAA does
Prevents worker exploitation. Licences labour providers supplying workers to agriculture, horticulture, shellfish gathering, and food processing/ packaging. Investigates labour abuse across all sectors under wider police-style powers.
Additional information
Licence mandatory for gangmasters in regulated sectors. Being merged into Fair Work Agency under Employment Rights Bill.
Contact GLAA
Types of regulation
Gangmaster Licensing
Labour Licensing
Worker Protection
Legal framework
Legislation that GLAA directly enforces.
Secondary legislation
- The Gangmasters (Licensing Conditions) Rules 2006 UK Statutory Instrument 2006
- The Gangmasters (Licensing Conditions) Rules 2009 UK Statutory Instrument 2009
Related legislation
Legislation connected to GLAA's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Administered / monitored
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Employment Rights Act 2025
UK Act of Parliament 2025
Amendments / commencements
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Immigration Act 2016 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2017
UK Statutory Instrument 2017
Sectors regulated
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets
Hotels and hospitality
Coverage area
UK-wide