Modern Slavery, Child Labour and Inhumane Treatment
Connect is not a relevant commercial organisation under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and as such is not required to publish an annual statement.
Connect:
» Does not use, nor allow its Subcontractors to use forced, bonded or involuntary prison labour;
» Does not require any Supplier Staff or Subcontractor Staff to lodge deposits or identity papers with the Employer and they shall be free to leave their employer after reasonable notice;
» Warrants and represents that it has not been convicted of any slavery or human tracking offenses anywhere around the world.
» Warrants that to the best of its knowledge it is not currently under investigation, inquiry or enforcement proceedings in relation to any allegation of slavery or human tracking offenses anywhere around the world.
» Makes reasonable enquires to ensure that its officers, employees and Subcontractors have not been convicted of slavery or human tracking offenses anywhere around the world.
» Has and will maintain throughout the term of each Contract its own policies and procedures to ensure its compliance with the Modern Slavery Act and include in its contracts with its subcontractors anti-slavery and human trafficking provisions;
» Implements due diligence procedures to ensure that there is no slavery or human trafficking in any part of its supply chain performing obligations under a Contract;
» Does not use, nor allow its employees or Subcontractors to use physical abuse or discipline, the threat of physical abuse, sexual or other harassment and verbal abuse or other forms of intimidation of its employees or Subcontractors;
» Does not use or allow child or slave labour to be used by its Subcontractors;
» Shall report the discovery or suspicion of any slavery or trafficking by it or its Subcontractors to CCS, the Buyer and Modern Slavery Helpline.
Signed: Janet Symes, Managing Director
Date published: 24 January 2023