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Federal Jury Finds H-2A Contractor Liable for Forced Labor — What Employers Must Know

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A recent federal jury verdict in Michigan has brought renewed attention to the compliance risks faced by employers that utilize the H-2A visa program, particularly when working with third-party labor contractors. On June 6,...more

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What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … The Most Common Supply Chain Risk-Management Failures (Part I)

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Regulators around the world are sending a consistent message to companies that operate or source internationally, which is that they must take ownership of their supply chains. In addition, multinational companies face...more

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International Compliance Digest – August 2024

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August was another robust month in international trade that further signifies the need for corporations to invest in effective compliance programs. For starters, the DOJ unveiled a new program that incentivizes corporate...more

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New E.U. Forced Labor Law and the Global Effort to Prevent Forced Labor in Corporate Supply Chains

On April 23, 2024, the European Parliament adopted, by an overwhelming 555-6 majority, a landmark law that will establish a sweeping and forceful regulatory regime to prohibit any products made using forced labor from being...more

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Impending Deadline for Forced and Child Labor Reporting: International Mining Companies Should Immediately Assess their Reporting...

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Mining companies operate in many countries where the risks related to the presence in the supply chain of forced and child labor tend to be high. If these companies also carry on certain business activities in Canada...more

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EU Council Approves Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

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On 15 March 2024, the European Council approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CSDDD” or “Directive”). If approved by the European Parliament and entered into force, the CSDDD will require large EU and...more

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New York City Employers Must Post and Distribute Recently Issued "Workers' Bill of Rights"

By July 1, 2024, employers in New York City are required to post and provide their employees with a "Workers' Bill of Rights," which has now been issued by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection ("DCWP"). DCWP also...more

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What Every Multinational Organization Should Know About ... Customs

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The international trade and regulatory environment never has been more difficult for multinational corporations to navigate. For companies that operate, source from, or sell goods, software, or services across borders, legal...more

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Child Labor: 9 Key Strategies to Mitigate Risk of Child Labor in the Supply Chain

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Since 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor has seen a 69 percent increase of children being employed illegally by companies. Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) and Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”)...more

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Supply Chain Compliance with Human Rights and Environmental Obligations

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The United States, the European Union, and Germany have recently adopted or proposed new rules requiring enhanced due diligence in supply chains, targeting human rights and environmental issues. This alert examines key...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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New CTPAT and CTPAT Trade Compliance Forced Labor Requirements … in Exchange for Tangible Forced Labor Benefits

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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently implemented mandatory forced labor requirements to participate in the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) and CTPAT Trade Compliance programs. The previously...more

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