As part of the Government’s action plan against forced labour, people trafficking, and slavery that was launched last year, the Government is seeking feedback on new legislation that aims to address modern slavery and worker exploitation in New Zealand and elsewhere. The new laws will require all businesses to take steps, with larger organisations having more responsibilities.
As all businesses will be affected, we encourage all of our clients to consider the impact of the proposals, and to consider making a submission.
Addressing modern slavery and worker exploitation in New Zealand is both the right thing to do, and overdue. If you are not already taking steps to address modern slavery and worker exploitation in your business and supply chain, then perhaps when you have surfaced from the challenges of confronting the COVID-19 pandemic, you may wish to start addressing these issues within your business and supply chain.