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Fast Forward

• Understanding Ethical Labour Standards in the UK: A Guide for Sustainable Brands – Free webinar tomorrow – spread the word!
• Blog: Natasha’s fashion journey, and why she is a Fast Forward ambassador
• Are you a UK supplier and want to join our collaborative initiative?
• SEP Supplier Training, next date October
• Join the Stronger Together Anti-Slavery Day campaign- #togetheragainstslavery

Industry and Legislative News

• Strengthening Workplace Protections, New Amendment Targets Sexual Harassment from October 2024
• OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector – Save the date | 12-13 February 2025 
• BRP holders can now access eVisa ahead of expiry
  

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FAST FORWARD NEWS

WEBINAR: Understanding Ethical Labour Standards in the UK: A Guide for Sustainable Brands

Many brands and entrepreneurs recognise the importance of sustainability but find it challenging to truly understand and implement ethical practices, fair worker treatment, and access trusted manufacturers in the UK. Navigating these complexities can be daunting, and there’s a risk of unknowingly supporting exploitative practices. Join our free educational webinar to gain the knowledge needed to make ethical decisions that positively impact your brand and the lives of workers in your supply chains.

The webinar will cover:

• Understanding Ethical Labour Standards: Learn what they mean and why they are crucial for a brand’s success. 
• UK Regulations: Key regulations to ensure compliance.
• Responsible Purchasing: Why it’s critical.
• Valuable Insights: How our collaborative programme can support a brand’s ethical efforts, whether you’re new to the industry or have years of experience.

BOOK YOUR SPACE – and share the link!

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Are you a UK supplier and want to join our collaborative initiative?

Join the Fast Forward Supplier Engagement Programme to learn how to achieve, implement and exceed legal and ethical standards in your business, build worker loyalty and engagement, enhance your reputation and access potential customers through visibility of your engagement to all Fast Forward Member Brands*.

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Supplier (SEP) Training Sessions

The Supplier Engagement Programme (SEP) training sessions are now available to book through your Dashboard. This presents a valuable opportunity for both brands and suppliers to upskill and maximise the benefits of our programme.

During these 2.5-hour training sessions, your business can gain essential insights on how to effectively navigate your dedicated dashboard and self-paced Core Standards training modules, ensuring you remain well-informed about the latest standards and industry practices.
Our training sessions are open to both SEP subscribers and Brand members.

At each session, we offer dedicated breakouts for suppliers and brands separately. This provides a unique space for peer-to-peer discussions on best practice and challenges.

If you are an SEP subscriber or Member Brand review the full agenda.

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Join the Stronger Together – Anti-Slavery Day campaign- #togetheragainstslavery

We invite you to Stronger Together’s campaign this year, #togetheragainstslavery, by sharing the progress, activity or impacts that you have taken and achieved within your business to address modern slavery risks.

The campaign is designed to motivate and inspire others to take action by demonstrating the variety of ways that businesses can make a difference throughout Anti-Slavery Week, 14-20 October.

If you’re wondering how to start taking action in your business, you can find ideas, infographics, draft communications and more in our Anti-Slavery Day media pack.

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LEGISLATIVE AND INDUSTRY NEWS

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Strengthening Workplace Protections:
New Amendment Targets Sexual Harassment
from October 2024

The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 brings changes aimed at strengthening protections against workplace sexual harassment, including from third parties. Set to take effect on 26 October 2024, this amendment places greater accountability on employers to create safer work environments.

Under the new amendment, employers will have a legal duty to proactively prevent harassment. If they fail to take reasonable steps, they could be held liable. Additionally, if an employment tribunal awards compensation for sexual harassment, it may increase the amount by up to 25% if the employer cannot prove they’ve fulfilled their preventative responsibilities.

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OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector – Save the date | 12-13 February 2025 

The OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector will take place on 12 – 13 February 2025 at the OECD Conference Centre in Paris and online.

The Forum convenes representatives from government, business, trade unions, civil society, academia, and international organisations to discuss common challenges and risks as well as learnings and solutions to implement due diligence in garment and footwear supply chains. Read more.

BRP holders can now access eVisa
ahead of expiry

The Home Office announced that from 6 August 2024, any person with a biometric residence permit (BRP) expiring on 31 December 2024 can now create a UKVI account and access their eVisa, without needing an invitation from UKVI to do so. Visit the Online Immigration Status (eVisa) for more information.

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