The Worker Protection Act Explained: Essential Insights for Retail Management

Are you confident your business is taking 'reasonable steps' to protect colleagues and avoid significant legal and financial repercussions?

This essential discussion, specifically for senior retail professionals, will cut through the complexities of the new Worker Protection Act, providing you with clear insights and actionable strategies for robust compliance and enhanced employee safety. 

What will be covered?

Understanding the Legislative Landscape: Catherine McLaughlin, Deputy CEO and Director of Services at The Suzy Lamplugh Trust, will provide a comprehensive overview of the Worker Protection Act, explaining its origins, and how the Trust's extensive work supported the consultations that led to this crucial legislation.

The Legal Imperative for Retailers: Jaden Cramer, Associate Employment Law Specialist at Blake Morgan, will dissect the legal implications for the retail sector. Gain expert insight into the legal obligations, considerations and actions required to assist in making your organisation compliant.

The Reality on the Shop Floor: Unwanted Behaviours: Lucy Whing, Policy Advisor at the British Retail Consortium, will present the latest compelling statistics from the BRC's Crime Survey, highlighting the prevalence of violence, abuse, and other unwanted behaviours that retail workers face daily. Understand the scale of the challenge and its impact on your teams. 

Leveraging Technology for "Reasonable Steps": John Seddon, Retail Specialist at Peoplesafe, will present a case study to demonstrate how a large supermarket is using personal safety technology to fulfil their "reasonable steps" duty under the Worker Protection Act. Can't attend?

Can't attend?

If you can't make it on the day, still register for the webinar and you will receive a video recording of the session.