What Is Modern Slavery?

WHAT IS MODERN SLAVERY?

Modern slavery is the illegal exploitation of people for personal or business benefit. It covers an extensive variety of abuse and exploitation together with sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, pressured labour, criminal exploitation and organ harvesting.

WHAT ARE SALIENT MODERN SLAVERY FEATURES?

Modern slavery risks include corruption, weak rule of law, lack of freedom of association, and indigenous rights.

HOW DO IDENTIFY MODERN SLAVERY?

The following Key points may highlight and indicate modern slavery:

1. Excessive recruitment fees and/or illegally charging workers for health checks.
2. Misinformation surrounding contract details or no clear written contract provided.
3. Unnecessary wage deduction or underpayment of workers.
4. Confiscation of workers' passports or limitation of their visas to a single company.
5. Workers are subjected to inhumane treatment, forced to work excessive hours and/or subjected to physical or mental abuse.
6. Undocumented workers are being threatened by the authorities if they leave.
7. Charging workers early termination fees and/or a security fee to prevent them from leaving employment.

HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH MODERN SLAVERY?

The following leading and suggested ways your business can fight and overcome modern slavery:

• Boost awareness. 
• Create an element of encouragement among people to watch carefully and closely for signs - and act.
• Know your supply chain.
• Don't cut corners with recruitment. 
• Be committed - and communicate this.

WHAT IS MODERN SLAVERY?

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WHAT IS MODERN SLAVERY?