Modern Slavery Act 2015: 10 Key Points for Businesses

By Sarah Rathke and Ayako Russell on September 23, 2015 Posted in International, Legal Analysis

Our colleagues at the Employment Law Worldview Blog have put together a helpful guide of 10 key points on the new requirements of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015. The guide provides an excellent breakdown of important points such as how businesses will be affected by the new disclosure obligation and what steps businesses should be taking … Continue Reading

The UK Modern Slavery Act (Or, The UK Just Got A Lot More Like California) (Or, A Domestic Anti-Slavery Law With International Implications)

By Sarah Rathke and Ayako Russell on August 12, 2015 Posted in International, Legal Analysis

Bonded labor. Indentured servitude. Human trafficking. These are terms for modern slavery, essentially obtaining or holding another person in compelled service. The UN’s International Labour Organization estimates that 21 million people are enslaved around the world, generating approximately $150 billion a year in profits. Earlier this year as part of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention … Continue Reading

Fashion Friday – Supply Chain Issues in Fashion Visibility in the Supply Chain

By Sarah Rathke on January 16, 2015 Posted in Case Studies, Consumer Products, Fashion, Legal Analysis

Welcome to the first installment of Fashion Friday! In Fashion Friday, we focus on supply chain issues that impact an industry we follow in our personal lives as well as our professional lives. Fashion is an industry in which supply chain visibility is increasingly important. Supply chain visibility means the ability to know and understand … Continue Reading