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Thursday 20 March 2025 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Modern slavery remains a pervasive global issue, with forced and trafficked labor posing serious human rights concerns and business risks. Companies linked directly or indirectly to violations of modern slavery laws or unethical labor practices within supplier networks can be exposed to reputational harm, supply chain disruptions, financial losses, and regulatory consequences.
In 2024, significant progress was made in the push for ethical global supply chains, with important regulatory developments in Australia, the European Union, and Canada, which has also foreshadowed further strengthening of their modern slavery framework. Additionally, the United Kingdom, under its new Labour government, has signaled a review of its Modern Slavery Act, and the United States recently intensified efforts to block the entry of goods made with forced labor expanding its Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) entity list. 2025 promises to deliver more developments that will shape how business manages human rights impacts.
Despite regional differences, modern slavery and human rights regulations share a common focus on requiring businesses to conduct adequate risk assessments, and increasingly due diligence, to address risk within their operations and supply chains.
In this webinar, gain practical insights and guidance on the latest developments in modern slavery and human rights legislation across borders, as well as actionable strategies for meeting increasingly mandated obligations.
Discussion topics will include:
- A comparison of modern slavery and human rights legislation across jurisdictions – similarities and key differences, anticipated developments for 2025
- Identifying and assessing human rights and modern slavery risks within your operations and supply chain
- Enhancing your due diligence program to meet requirements while optimizing resources
- Managing reporting obligations across borders and meeting stakeholder expectations
