There is no one face to modern slavery. The victims of modern slavery can be our colleagues, contractors brought in for temporary work, our neighbours or someone we meet on the street.
We may not realise that they are victims. And they may not know how to ask for help or feel unable to do so. Victims may even seem to have some freedom, but ultimately are controlled and exploited through fear and threats.
Employers have legal duties to prevent modern slavery in their business and supply chains. To meet these duties, staff need clear knowledge of what modern slavery is and how it appears in real situations. Training helps people challenge false assumptions, notice warning signs and act when something looks wrong.
Are You Aware of Your Responsibilities?
Under the Modern Slavery Act 2015, employers must ensure their business and supply chains do not use slavery, forced labour or human trafficking. Section 54 of the Act requires any organisation that carries on business in the UK, supplies goods or services and has a total annual turnover of £36 million or more to publish an annual modern slavery statement.
Government guidance on the annual modern slavery statement recommends that it should explain the organisation’s structure and supply chains, its policies on slavery and human trafficking, the due diligence checks it carries out, how it assesses and manages risk, how it measures if its actions are working and the training it provides to staff.
How This Training Benefits Your Business
Beyond protecting potential victims, the training helps your organisation meet its responsibilities and reduce risk. It helps your business:
- Demonstrate due diligence under the Modern Slavery Act 2015
- Strengthen the credibility of an annual modern slavery statement where Section 54 applies
- Give staff a consistent understanding of the warning signs and how to report them
- Support the implementation of your modern slavery policy through consistent staff awareness and reporting procedures
- Reduce the risk of slavery or trafficking going unnoticed in your workforce or supply chain
- Support ethical recruitment and procurement practices
- Protect your organisation’s reputation by acting before concerns escalate
About This Training
Modern slavery in workplaces and supply chains often goes unnoticed because victims are disguised as legitimate workers. The House of Lords Select Committee on the Modern Slavery Act estimates that there are around 130,000 people living in modern slavery in the UK today. They can be found in almost every sector and every area of the country.
This online Modern Slavery Training course provides employees with a clearer understanding of modern slavery and human trafficking risk in the UK. They will know what modern slavery looks like, how to spot it and what action to take if they do.
Aims of This Training
This training course aims to build awareness of modern slavery and equip staff to act on it. It aims to:
- Help learners understand what modern slavery is and the different forms it takes
- Show where and how it occurs in UK workplaces and supply chains
- Build the confidence to recognise warning signs and challenge false assumptions
- Make staff aware of their responsibilities and the relevant law
- Ensure learners know how to report concerns and who to contact
