Modern Slavery Policy
INFORMATION – Modern Slavery Act (EU) 2015
Modern Slavery is a term used to describe acts of slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking.
Given the frequency of modern slavery and the complexity of today's supply chains, we understand our responsibility to recognise and identify these issues so that we can tackle the potential for modern slavery within our own supply chain. We are aware that modern slavery is prevalent in our industry and operate a zero tolerance policy requiring our supply chain to comply with our core values. We are committed to ensuring that our staff understand and are sensitive to identifying potential modern slavery situations and that our clients and suppliers join us in tackling this problem.
OUR PROCESS TO ENSURE MODERN SLAVERY DOES NOT HAPPEN
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Undertake ongoing due diligence to identify the areas of highest risk and identify ways in which to mitigate the risks
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Conduct enhanced identity checks on all workers
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Provide training for our staff to raise awareness
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Communicate our modern slavery policy to our staff, clients, suppliers and contractors
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Expect our suppliers to demand the same requirements of their suppliers
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Publish official material on site to promote the facility to report modern slavery
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Instigate appropriate investigations if modern slavery is reported or suspected in our supply chain
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Report on progress and identify our next steps for continuous improvement
Our company has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery which is communicated to all staff, suppliers, contractors and business partners.
SIGNS TO BE WEARY OF INCLUDE
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They have moved to the UK to find work, but this appears to have been arranged for them
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The individual is not in possession of their own official documents e.g. identity documents, bank card etc. The documents may be held by a third party who will provide them to the worker for any official check but take them back immediately afterwards
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They are transported to and from work
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They do not appear to demonstrate free choice, for example, to go to a shop or cafe
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Accommodation was arranged on their behalf, and they live with other workers
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They do not appear to have accommodation and attempt to stay on site
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Their work is arranged for them by a third party
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They are reluctant to interact with others around them
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They appear dishevelled with limited clothing etc.
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Money appears to be limited although they are being paid regularly at a rate above National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage
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They do not want to discuss how they came to be working in the UK
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT SIGNS
Please do not hesitate to raise any concerns or report any signs that you may notice (contact information below).
We aim to encourage openness and will support anyone who raises genuine concerns in good faith under this policy, even if they turn out to be mistaken. We are committed to ensuring that no one suffers any detrimental treatment as a result of making a report under this policy. Do not question the potential victim directly as this can result in a negative outcome. Your actions will be treated in strict confidence, so please provide as much information as possible to support your concerns.
In accordance with Modern Slavery Act 2015, if you suspect that a situation of modern slavery exists in our company or our supply chains, bring this to our attention immediately in writing to modernslavery@carshower.co.uk. We will report the issue to the right authorities. The officials who investigate the issue may want to speak to you. You will be allowed to take time away from your duties to assist in their investigation.