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Government of Canada Issues Key Guidance on Forced and Child Labour Reporting

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On December 20, 2023, the Government of Canada issued long-awaited guidance on reporting requirements (“Guidance”) under the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, S.C. 2023, c. 9 (“the Act”)....more

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Understanding the Updates and Implications of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

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On February 23, 2022, the European Commission released a proposal for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD or the Directive). The Directive aims to mandate both EU and non-EU companies that conduct...more

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Canada’s Pending Law to Combat Modern Slavery Will Create Reporting Rules for Canadian and Foreign Entities: 4 FAQs for Employers

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A Canadian bill aimed at preventing modern slavery is currently awaiting approval and could come into force as early as January 2023. If passed, this law will create reporting obligations for both public and private entities...more

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German Federal Government Agrees On Act On Human Rights Due Diligence Obligations Of Companies

On March 3, 2021, the German Federal Cabinet adopted an act on corporate due diligence obligations in supply chains (“Due Diligence Act”; sometimes also referred to as “Supply Chain Act”) (“Government Draft”). The Government...more

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Stopping Traffick: Anti-Modern Slavery Legislation Affecting Business: Australia Joins the Fray in Unique Ways

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Simon Salter, a partner in the Perth, Australia office of K&L Gates and a senior member of the of the Energy, Infrastructure and Resources practice, addresses questions about the pending Anti-Modern Slavery legislation at the...more

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Littler Global Guide - Hong Kong - Q2 2018

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Hong Kong Considers Draft Law Requiring Companies to Report on Modern Slavery - Proposed Bill or Initiative - The legislature recently proposed draft legislation to require companies to publish a statement outlining the...more

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Modern Slavery Bill 2018: An Action Plan

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The introduction of the Commonwealth Modern Slavery Bill 2018 on 28 June 2018 sets an imperative for businesses operating in Australia to know, and show, how they are identifying and addressing the risks of modern slavery....more

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Australia set to join the global fight against modern slavery

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The world is slowly taking action against modern slavery. Since the UK introduced the Modern Slavery Act (“the UK Act“) in 2015, a number of countries have followed suit with their own legislative initiatives. The latest...more

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Hong Kong Considers Draft Law Requiring Companies to Report on Modern Slavery

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The Hong Kong legislature is currently considering draft legislation which, if enacted, will require certain companies—including those incorporated outside of Hong Kong—to publish a “slavery and human trafficking statement.” ...more

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New Law Increases Scrutiny for Importing Goods Made with Forced Labor

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The federal government took another step in the fight against human trafficking and forced labor. President Obama signed into law on February 24, 2016, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (TFTEA), which...more

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Doing Business in the U.K.? Modern Slavery Act £36M Threshold Issued

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Companies doing business in the United Kingdom take note: the U.K. government just made the not-so-long-awaited announcement that businesses with an annual turnover of 36 million British pounds (£36M) will be subject to the...more

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Modern Slavery Bill in the United Kingdom Expected to Include Public Reporting Requirement

Earlier this month, the U.K. Home Office announced that a measure requiring public reporting by British companies would be included in the Modern Slavery Bill that is currently being considered by the House of Commons. The...more

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