At Employnex Ltd, we are committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our operations or supply chains. We believe that all individuals deserve to be treated with respect, dignity, and fairness, and we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of human rights and ethical practices in every aspect of our recruitment and staffing services.

This Modern Slavery Policy outlines our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and our supply chains, in compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. It also details the steps we take to identify, mitigate, and manage the risks of modern slavery in our operations.

1. What is Modern Slavery?

Modern slavery is an umbrella term that refers to situations where individuals are exploited for labour or services under duress, coercion, or threat. It includes various forms of exploitation such as:

• Human trafficking
• Forced labour
• Bonded labour
• Child labour
• Involuntary domestic servitude

We are committed to ensuring that none of these practices are present within our organisation or supply chains.

2. Our Commitment

We are committed to conducting our business in a way that supports the prevention of modern slavery and human trafficking. We do not tolerate any form of exploitation, coercion, or abuse of vulnerable individuals within our recruitment processes, the recruitment of staff, or within our broader supply chains.

This policy applies to all of our operations, employees, and business partners, including suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.

3. Our Responsibilities

We take the following steps to combat modern slavery within our recruitment process and business practices:

• Employee and Staff Training: We provide training to our staff, including our recruitment teams, on how to recognise signs of modern slavery and human trafficking. We also train employees on how to raise concerns regarding potential violations.

• Due Diligence in Recruitment: We take all necessary steps to ensure that the candidates we place in organisations are treated ethically, paid appropriately, and are given their statutory rights. We also ensure that we are not complicit in forced or child labour.

• Supply Chain Monitoring: We ensure that all of our suppliers, business partners, and contractors comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We engage with our partners to ensure they have measures in place to prevent modern slavery in their operations.

• Risk Assessments: We carry out regular risk assessments to identify and assess the potential risk of modern slavery occurring within our supply chains, recruitment processes, and operations.

• Whistleblowing: We encourage employees, workers, and third parties to report any concerns they may have about modern slavery or human trafficking. We ensure that there is a safe, confidential reporting process in place for anyone who wishes to raise a concern without fear of retaliation.

4. Recruitment Practices

We commit to the following practices in our recruitment processes to ensure the prevention of modern slavery:

• Transparent and Ethical Recruitment: We operate transparent recruitment practices where all workers are informed of the terms and conditions of employment. We provide clear information on the job role, pay, hours, and rights prior to employment.

• Right to Work Verification: We thoroughly check that all workers placed with clients have the legal right to work in the UK. This includes verifying that candidates hold valid visas or work permits where applicable.

5. Supplier and Partner Expectations

We expect our suppliers, contractors, and business partners to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking. We require them to:

• Comply with Laws and Regulations: Ensure their business practices comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and any applicable laws in the countries they operate.

• Maintain Ethical Standards: Ensure that workers within their supply chains are treated with dignity and respect, paid fairly, and are not subject to exploitation, coercion, or abusive practices.

• Conduct Due Diligence: Conduct appropriate due diligence within their own operations and supply chains to ensure modern slavery is not present.

• Provide Evidence of Compliance: Share with us evidence of their anti-slavery policies and procedures upon request.

6. Monitoring and Compliance

We actively monitor our business operations and supply chains to ensure compliance with our Modern Slavery Policy. This includes:

• Regular Audits: We carry out regular audits of our recruitment and supply chain processes to assess and mitigate any potential risks of modern slavery.

• Feedback and Continuous Improvement: We regularly seek feedback from employees, workers, and clients on our recruitment practices and use this to improve our processes and procedures.

• Actions for Non-Compliance: If we discover that any supplier or business partner has violated this policy or has failed to comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, we will take appropriate action, which may include terminating contracts or discontinuing business relationships.

7. Reporting and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, workers, contractors, and third parties to report any suspected instances of modern slavery or human trafficking. We are committed to investigating any reports promptly and thoroughly. Reports can be made through the following channels:

• Confidential Helpline: Modern Slavery Helpline Call 08000121700 
• Direct Contact:
  Jasmin Uddin (+44) 0749 496 6104

All reports will be treated confidentially, and individuals will not face retaliation for raising a concern.

8. Review of Policy

We regularly review our Modern Slavery Policy to ensure that it remains relevant, effective, and compliant with current legislation. Any updates or changes to this policy will be communicated to employees, contractors, suppliers, and other relevant stakeholders.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or require further information regarding our Modern Slavery Policy, please contact us:

• Email: info@employnex.co.uk
• Phone: (+44) 0749 496 6104
• Address: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ

By following this policy, we aim to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not present in our business operations, and that we continue to promote ethical, responsible, and lawful recruitment practices. We are dedicated to providing a fair, transparent, and respectful environment for all individuals, whether they are candidates, clients, or employees.