Key Topic: Gather Assessment Information on Child and Forced Labor Risks

Multinational companies and SMEs should engage workers, workers’ organizations, local governments, NGOs, and civil society stakeholders to gather information about labor rights risks in their supply chains. The company should seek input from a range of groups when putting processes in place that allow for communication across languages, accommodate for barriers such as location and cultural differences, and address practical considerations such as internet connectivity, safety concerns, and travel challenges. 

Note that if a company or its suppliers employ migrant workers, it should undertake additional due diligence to address elevated risk for forced labor and trafficking in persons. For more information, see  Migrant Worker Tools and Resources.