Slavery & Human Trafficking Policy

Overview

Modern slavery is a crime and a severe violation of fundamental human rights. It encompasses various forms, including slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labor, and human trafficking, all of which involve the deprivation of a person’s liberty for personal or commercial gain. At LEADS STAFFING SOLUTIONS, we maintain a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships. We implement and enforce effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery does not occur in our business or among our associates and partners.

Commitment to Ethical Practices

  • Zero-Tolerance Stance: We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery in any form. We are dedicated to ethical business practices and integrity in all our dealings.
  • Implementation of Controls: We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to prevent modern slavery within our business operations and supply chains.

Transparency and Compliance

  • Transparency: We ensure transparency in our business practices and our approach to tackling modern slavery.
  • Compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2014: We adhere to the disclosure obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2014 (“the Act”) and expect the same high standards from all our associates, field operators, and business partners

Prohibitions and Expectations

  • Specific Prohibitions: As part of our manpower business, we include specific prohibitions against the use of forced, compulsory, or trafficked labor, and against holding individuals in slavery or servitude, whether adults or children.
  • High Standards for Partners: We require all our associates, field operators, and business partners to uphold these standards and to act in accordance with our zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery.

Objective

This policy aims to prevent slavery and human trafficking within LEADS STAFFING SOLUTIONS and throughout our manpower business operations. We are committed to:

  • Preventing Exploitation: Ensuring that no individual is exploited through slavery or human trafficking within our business and partnerships.
  • Upholding Human Rights: Promoting and protecting the human rights of all individuals involved in our business operations.

Enforcement and Reporting

  • Effective Enforcement: We will enforce this policy rigorously and take appropriate action against anyone found to be engaging in practices that violate this policy.
  • Reporting Mechanisms: We have established clear reporting mechanisms for any suspected instances of modern slavery or human trafficking. Employees, candidates, and partners are encouraged to report any concerns or violations.

By adhering to this policy, LEADS STAFFING SOLUTIONS ensures that our business operations and partnerships are free from modern slavery and human trafficking, maintaining our commitment to ethical practices and human rights.