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<p>Where there is a substantial amount of work that falls outside the 'skill set'
of Tier 1 contractors, it would not be feasible for them to be the employer. Notwithstanding,
HS2 Ltd requires that the contractor directly employs its employees and first line
supervisors and ensures as far as reasonably practicable that the subcontractors and
the suppliers in its supply chain do the same.</p><p> </p><p>Wages and benefits paid
for a standard working week meet, at a minimum, the national living wage and (where
appropriate) the London living wage or industry benchmark standards, whichever is
higher.</p><p> </p><p>Industry benchmark standards for terms and conditions of employment
include those contained within existing national agreements that cover the civil and
engineering construction sector e.g. CIJC.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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