The recent #metoo campaign should have made decision-makers acutely aware of the prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace.
News
Blog
13 Dec 2017
In a report published last week, law makers have called for tough measures to prevent human trafficking for labour exploitation in Australia
News
6 Dec 2017
Last week the Labour Exploitation Advisory Group (LEAG) brought together experts from a broad range of civil society organisations for a half-day forum on Brexit and labour exploita
Blog
5 Dec 2017
Accessible advice and reporting gateways for workers to get information about their employment rights and report abuses are key to the prevention of labour exploitation.
Press release
21 Nov 2017
Yesterday the Work and Pensions and Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committees jointly called for the Government to get tough on unscrupulous employers who abuse workers.
Blog
15 Nov 2017
More than £200 billion, about a third of the UK Government budget, is spent on purchasing goods and services (public procurement). This gives the Government leverage and represents an opportunity to show leadership in progressing workers’ rights in supply chains.
Blog
8 Nov 2017
Delayed and non-payment of wages, excessive working hours, and forced labour are among the many issues f
News
1 Nov 2017
FLEX urges Migration Advisory Committee review to learn lessons from the USA and Australia where temporary worker schemes have led to widespread exploitation.
Press release
24 Oct 2017
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary has today revealed serious failings in the police response to modern slav
News
23 Oct 2017
Last week the Australian Government’s public consultation on a proposed modern slavery in supply chains reporting requirement came to a close.