Audit-Proofing Your Business: Handling Proactive FWA and HSE Inspections

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HR & Employment Law

CEW0470

Date & Time

11th August 2026, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Location

Online

Amanda Chadwick

Speaker

Amanda Chadwick

Description

The UK regulatory landscape has fundamentally shifted. Following the enactment of the Employment Rights Act 2025, the government launched the Fair Work Agency (FWA). Alongside the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), these two regulatory powerhouses now form a unified front with unprecedented enforcement powers. 

Unlike historic, reactive systems that relied on employee complaints, the FWA and HSE are actively and proactively inspecting UK businesses.

They have the legal authority to walk into your premises, demand six years of historic records, audit your payroll, and issue massive fines or civil penalties on the spot. We will show you exactly how these agencies operate and how to use robust, bulletproof HR and Health & Safety paperwork as a shield to protect your business from non-compliance and devastating financial penalties.

Join HR Expert Amanda Chadwick, as she explores:

  • Exactly who the FWA and HSE are and how their inspections/audits work

  • The common administrative mistakes that carry immediate financial penalties.

  • Why comprehensive HR documentation and H&S records are your best defense

Exclusive Attendee Benefit:

All registrants will be entitled to a free business document critique. Our experts will review a core document - such as a contract of employment or an employee handbook - to identify potential risks and ensure your paperwork stands up to new upcoming legislation.