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<p>The Equality and Human Rights Commission has powers to investigate breaches of
equality law.</p><p>Public bodies with the powers to investigate breaches of employment
law are as follows:</p><p>• HM Revenue & Customs on behalf of the Department for
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy - breaches relating to the National Minimum
Wage and National Living Wage;<br>• The Employment Agency Standards inspectorate (part
of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) - breaches relating
to the domestic regulations applicable to employment agencies and employment businesses;<br>•
The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority - breaches relating to temporary labour
in high risk sectors in the fresh food supply chain. The Authority also has powers
to investigate modern slavery and other labour abuse offences;<br>• The Health &
Safety Executive, and other health & safety regulators - breaches relating to
health and safety at work including elements of the Working Time Regulations.</p>
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