As workplace safety regulations evolve, businesses must stay ahead of the curve to safeguard their employees, ensure compliance, and foster trust. The New York Retail Worker Safety Act and similar state-level regulations, such as California’s SB 553, emphasize the importance of proactive violence prevention, clear reporting mechanisms, and impactful employee training.
In this webinar, experts will unpack these critical regulations, their broader implications for industries beyond retail, and actionable strategies for building safer workplaces. Through practical examples and compliance training insights, attendees will gain tools to navigate today’s complex regulatory environment and foster a safety culture.
What You’ll Learn:
- Decoding the Regulations: Explore the provisions of the New York Retail Worker Safety Act and similar laws, such as California SB 553, and their impact across industries.
- Training for Safety and Compliance: Discover how compliance training can address workplace safety challenges, from violence prevention to incident reporting.
- Lessons from the Field: Learn how retail, healthcare, and hospitality organizations have successfully leveraged training to reduce risks and empower employees.
- Building a Safety-First Culture: Integrate safety training into broader compliance and HR initiatives to create sustainable, trust-driven workplaces.
Meet the Presenters
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Jen Farthing
is the General Manager of Content at NAVEX. She is a visionary leader in ethics and compliance learning, with over 20 years of experience in education technology, instructional strategy, and workplace transformation. As General Manager at NAVEX, Jen drives innovation in compliance training and employee engagement, helping organizations navigate complex regulatory landscapes while fostering trust-driven cultures. A Doctor of Education specializing in Leadership and Learning in Organizations, she is passionate about designing programs that prepare today’s workforce for tomorrow’s challenges.
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Ingrid Fredeen
is a Vice President of Senior Product Manager at NAVEX. She is a recognized expert in ethics and compliance training with over 20 years of experience in legal compliance and employment law. As Vice President at NAVEX, Ingrid leads the development of cutting-edge eLearning solutions, helping organizations meet compliance objectives while fostering resilient, ethical cultures. Her career spans roles as a litigator and corporate counsel, where she developed her deep expertise in workplace safety and compliance program design.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.