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29-30 April 2026 Excel London

2026 conference programme

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Workforce dilemmas: employment rights and national minimum wage in social care

30 Apr 2026
Care Providers' Voice Masterclasses
Workforce, Leadership & Development

Care providers are under growing pressure to balance workforce sustainability with legal and financial responsibilities. This panel explores common workforce dilemmas in social care, focusing on employment rights and National Minimum Wage compliance. Through expert insight and real-world examples, the session will highlight where risks most often arise and the practical steps providers can take to stay compliant while supporting their workforce.

The session will cover:
•    The potential financial and reputational consequences of National Minimum Wage (NMW) non compliance
•    The most common causes of NMW underpayments within the social care sector
•    Practical steps employers can take to correct issues before HMRC undertakes a compliance check
•    How to access support and further information

Speakers
Bradley Lawrence, Senior Executive Officer, Promoting compliance, national minimum wage - HMRC
Kashif Majeed, Director - Aston Brooke