Preventing under-age sales (Leaflet 351)
Refusing under-age sales is a common trigger for abuse, intimidation and even violence against shopworkers. Use this advice and ask for support.
Download: Preventing under-age sales (Leaflet 351)
Date Posted: 18 May 2012
Selling age-restricted
products, even by mistake, can result in shopworkers being sent to
court and given a large fine. Usdaw recognises the difficulties
faced by staff from youngsters attempting to purchase
age-restricted goods.
Sections of this
leaflet include:
- Age-restricted products
- What the law says
- What you should do
- Support available
Usdaw’s Freedom From Fear Campaign
Freedom From Fear is Usdaw’s award winning campaign against
abuse, intimidation and violence against shopworkers.
Usdaw is campaigning for a national
Proof of Age scheme for youngsters and a compulsory No ID, No Sale
policy to cut the number of attempted sales and help protect
shopworkers.
To help our campaign, or for support,
advice and practical measures you can take to make your store
safer, visit www.usdaw.org.uk/freedomfromfear
Get better protected
at work – join Usdaw
To get the best protection at work, join Usdaw, the
shopworkers’ Union. Usdaw offers you help and advice
on your rights at work, and health and safety, as well
as free legal
services.
To join or find out more about Usdaw call 0845 60 60 640
(calls charged at local rate) or join online.
Preventing under-age sales (Leaflet 351) was correct at
date of publication May 2012.