Executive Order – Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking In Persons In Federal Contracts

The United States has long had a zero-tolerance policy regarding Government employees and contractor personnel engaging in any form of human trafficking. As the largest single purchaser of goods and services in the world, the United States Government bears a responsibility to ensure that taxpayer dollars do not contribute to trafficking in persons. By providing our Government workforce with additional tools and training to apply and enforce existing policy, and by providing additional clarity to Government contractors and subcontractors on the steps necessary to fully comply with that policy, this order will help to protect vulnerable individuals as contractors and subcontractors perform vital services and manufacture the goods procured by the United States.

Legislating against Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking and Forced Labour: The Role of Parliament to Scrutinise & Raise Awareness

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The e-Handbook: Legislating against Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking & Forced Labour is a comprehensive guide for parliamentarians and parliamentary officials on legislating effectively against modern slavery related crimes. One in 200 p...Read More

TAGS: Due Diligence Garments & Textiles Tourism, Hospitality & Recreational Services Healthcare/ Pharmaceuticals Financial sector Extractives & Mining Information and Communications Technology Agriculture, Horticulture & Landscaping Transportation/ Logistics Aquaculture & Fishing Manufacturing Forestry/ Reforestation, Wood & Paper Informal Sector Food & Beverage - Processing & Packaging Construction & Security Services Europe

Child Labour Due Diligence Law [‘Wet Zorgplicht Kinderarbeid’]

Legislation

On February 7, 2017 the Child Labour Due Diligence Law [‘Wet Zorgplicht Kinderarbeid’], initiated by member Van Laar (Labour Party), was adopted by the Dutch Parliament. The law requires companies to examine whether child labour occurs in thei...Read More

TAGS: Recruitment Sourcing or Production Due Diligence Supplier Management Europe

Labour shortages – turning away from bad jobs

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Policy recommendations Rising labour shortages reflect structural shifts, including the digital and green transitions, as well as a cyclical component in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.The policy debate tends to focus on the need for skills an...Read More

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U.S. Executive Order 13126 of June 12, 1999

Legislation

The U.S. Executive Order 13126 on the "Prohibition of Acquisition of Products Produced by Forced or Indentured Child Labour," was signed on June 12, 1999. The Executive Order is intended to ensure that U.S. federal agencies do not procure goods mad...Read More

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