The new Employment Rights Bill brings updates to working conditions, contracts, and employee protections that every pest management business needs to understand. 

In this extended online training session, available exclusively to BPCA members, HR and legal experts from Shakespeare Martineau will explain what the new Bill means for employers, managers, and business owners in the pest control sector. 

From flexible working and dismissal procedures to holiday pay and zero-hour contracts, this session will help you stay compliant and confident when managing a pest management team. 

Where: Online via Zoom 
When: 12.30 – 2.00, Wednesday 8 July 2026 
Who: BPCA members only 🔒 
Tickets: Free (limited spaces) 

BPCA Registered CPD Points: 1.5 
Basis Prompt points: TBC 

This session is part of the BPCA Keynote series: longer, interactive online training courses designed to give members deeper, practical knowledge than a standard webinar. 

In this member-only Keynote, we’ll cover: 

• What’s included in the new Employment Rights Bill, and when it comes into force 
• Key changes for pest management employers, including contracts and pay 
• Flexible and predictable working arrangements – what’s now required 
• Handling probation, grievance and disciplinary processes under the new framework 
• How to update internal policies and documentation to remain compliant 
• Common mistakes to avoid, and how to protect your business from risk. 
  
  

About the speakers 

Lucinda has a wealth of experience in providing employment support to a broad range of clients, across all sectors.

Lucinda advises clients on the full remit of employment issues, including contentious and non-contentious issues. She advises on day-to-day employment issues, such as grievances, disciplinaries and absences as well as larger projects including redundancies, restructures and TUPE.

Lucinda has significant experience advising in employment tribunal claims, including complex claims and issues of discrimination and whistleblowing. She has a keen interest in developing areas of employment law and provides updates to clients by presented training and drafting articles.

How to join 

You can access BPCA digital events on a smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer. Our digital events are hosted on Zoom. 

You will be sent a unique joining link once you register. 

Terms and conditions 

By booking this webinar, you are agreeing to the booking terms and conditions and our Privacy Policy. 

To watch this webinar, you must be employed by a BPCA member company. Non-members registering for the event will have their booking cancelled and will be unable to join the session. 

If you watch the webinar live and provide your CPD number, your CPD points will be added to your BPCA Registered or Basis Prompt account. However, it can take up to 48 hours for those points to appear. Thanks for your patience.