These statements must set out the steps (if any) a business has taken to combat modern slavery within its organisation and supply chains (including the recruitment agencies they use).
Agencies under increased scrutiny
Following last week’s high-profile prosecution under the MSA, highlighting the role of a recruitment agency unwittingly supplying victims of modern slavery to Sports Direct, all agencies (including those with turnovers under the MSA threshold) will find themselves under increasing scrutiny from larger hirers, who need to demonstrate the steps they have taken to minimise the risk of modern slavery occurring in their supply chain.
Free webinar
To help agencies understand the implications of the legislation and to ensure they are compliant, Lawspeed is offering a free webinar on 11th July 2017 at 3pm. For full details and to book your place visit http://www.lawspeed.com/Events/Webinars-July2017.aspx
