Shropshire businesses are being encouraged to attend an exclusive webinar hosted by Dains, offering a rare opportunity to hear directly from the UK's newly established Fair Work Agency (FWA) and gain practical insight into what its arrival means for employers.

Taking place on Thursday 19 November 2026, the webinar, From Launch to Reality: Exclusive Insights from the Fair Work Agency, will explore how the Agency is operating in practice, the trends emerging from its first six months of activity and the steps businesses should be taking now to strengthen their employment compliance processes.

As the employment landscape continues to evolve, the Fair Work Agency represents a significant shift in how workplace rights are monitored and enforced. Its expanding powers mean that issues which may previously have been viewed as isolated employee matters could now have much wider implications across an organisation.

To help businesses understand and prepare for these changes, Dains has secured a guest speaker from within the Agency itself.

Ben Bruten, Innovation and Change Lead at the Fair Work Agency, will provide first-hand insight into the Agency's early experiences, including emerging compliance challenges, evolving enforcement priorities and what employers can expect as its remit develops.

Attendees will also hear from James Shepherd, Employment Tax Partner at Dains, and Samantha Johnson, Payroll Partner at Dains, who will share their expertise on the practical employment tax and payroll considerations businesses need to be aware of in an increasingly regulated environment.

The session will focus on the real-world impact of the Fair Work Agency on employers, including the importance of maintaining robust payroll records, accurate employment documentation and the evidence businesses may be required to provide if challenged.

Key topics include:

  • What the Fair Work Agency's first six months have revealed
  • How the new enforcement model differs from the traditional tribunal-led approach
  • The wider implications of employment compliance issues across an organisation
  • The role of records, evidence and payroll compliance
  • Emerging risks, future priorities and practical actions employers can take now

Commenting on the event, Dains said the webinar provides a valuable opportunity for employers to gain insights directly from the regulator itself, helping businesses understand not only the legislation but how it is being applied in practice.

Event Details

Date: Thursday 19 November 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Book your place for the Fair Work Agency webinar here.

Once registered, attendees will receive confirmation details and joining instructions for the Zoom session.

For Shropshire employers looking to stay ahead of employment compliance changes, this webinar offers a timely chance to hear directly from the Fair Work Agency and gain practical guidance on preparing for the future.