SA8000:2026 Wages and Hours Webinar and Workshops
Meeting living wage and working hours expectations takes more than hitting a specific number. Join our upcoming webinars and in-person workshops dedicated to promoting a deeper understanding of the SA8000:2026 Wages and Hours requirements:
The webinar will cover conformance expectations, including the living wage benchmark hierarchy, nonconformity handling, and transitional provisions. Click here to register →
- November 4, 2026: 8:00–9:00 AM EST / 2:00–3:00 PM CET / 6:30–7:30 PM IST
In-person workshops will support companies to implement these requirements and auditors to assess them — from conducting a current state analysis to developing improvement plans and evaluating systems maturity and performance. Click here to register →
- November 17, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — Delhi, India (English)
- November 23, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — Venice, Italy (Italian)
- November 25, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — Rome, Italy (Italian)
- December 1, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — Coimbatore, India (English)
- December 11, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Vietnamese)
SA8000:2026 Transition Q&A Webinars
These free online forums provide attendees with an opportunity to raise questions about the intent and interpretation of SA8000:2026 policies and procedures – including the formal transition process, auditing to the Standard, and implementation of SA8000:2026 requirements within certified organizations.
- November 9, 7:00–8:30 PM EST / 4:00–5:30 PM PST. Click here to register →
- December 8, 9:00–10:30 AM EST / 3:00–4:30 PM CET / 7:30–9:00 PM IST. Click here to register →
Due Diligence & SA8000:2026 – A Conversation and Workshop
Due diligence expectations on companies and their business partners are changing quickly. This interactive half-day session is a chance to sit down with SAI leaders to discuss the evolving due diligence landscape and how SA8000:2026 can help companies meet those expectations. We want to hear about the local challenges facing workers and businesses, and about your perspectives on local labor priorities and risks in business operations and relationships.
Istanbul, Türkiye — November 13, 2026, 9:00 AM-1:00PM
- A conversation & workshop with John Brookes, Chief Standards and Impacts Officer
- 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
- English with Turkish interpretation
- Click here to register →
Bangkok, Thailand — November 13, 2026
- A conversation & workshop with SAI President & CEO, Jane Hwang
- 9:00 AM–1:00 PM — Bangkok, Thailand
- English with Thai interpretation
- Click here to register →
