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MODERN-SLAVERY-COMPLIANCE5 MIN READ

Spot Forced-Labour Indicators in Ordinary Data

Identify forced-labour indicators in routine supplier information and know what to verify next.

Indicators are clues that tell you where to look next. Do Not Overclaim An indicator does not automatically prove forced labor. It means the compliance team should change the depth and method of inquiry. Overclaiming can create panic; under-reading can leave workers trapped. Look For Control The key pattern is control over choice. Debt, document retention, threats, wage withholding, locked housing, surveillance, and dependency on a recruiter all reduce a worker's ability to walk away. Ask what would happen if the worker refused, complained, or left. Verify Safely The verification plan must protect workers. If supervisors can identify who spoke,…

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