Modern Slavery Statement
Craftis Ltd
Modern Slavery, Child Labour and Forced Labour Policy
Policy Statement.
Craftis Ltd is committed to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and child labour in all aspects of our business and throughout our supply chain.
We recognise our responsibilities under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and are committed to conducting business ethically, with integrity and transparency. We have a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery and expect the same high standards from our employees, subcontractors, suppliers and business partners.
This policy supports our commitment to protecting human rights and ensuring that everyone connected with our business is treated fairly, with dignity and respect.
Scope
This policy applies to:
- All employees of Craftis Ltd
- Directors and managers
- Temporary workers and agency staff
- Apprentices and trainees
- Self-employed contractors and subcontractors
- Suppliers and service providers
- Any organisation acting on behalf of Craftis Ltd
The policy applies to all business activities undertaken by Craftis Ltd throughout the United Kingdom.
Our Commitment
Craftis Ltd is committed to:
- Complying with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and all relevant employment legislation.
- Operating our business ethically and responsibly.
- Preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our own operations and supply chain.
- Respecting the human rights of all workers.
- Ensuring workers are employed freely and voluntarily.
- Promoting fair working conditions and lawful employment practices.
- Working only with suppliers who share our commitment to ethical business practices.
Supplier Expectations
Craftis Ltd expects all suppliers, subcontractors and business partners to:
- Prohibit all forms of modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking.
- Ensure employment is freely chosen.
- Never use bonded, compulsory or involuntary prison labour.
- Never retain workers' passports, identity documents or work permits unless legally required.
- Allow workers freedom of movement.
- Allow workers to leave employment following the required notice period.
- Provide clear written terms and conditions of employment.
- Pay workers fairly and on time.
- Ensure recruitment practices are transparent and free from deception.
- Prevent recruitment fees being charged to workers.
- Conduct appropriate due diligence within their own supply chains.
- Cooperate with Craftis Ltd where evidence of modern slavery concerns is identified.
Where suppliers fail to meet these standards, Craftis Ltd reserves the right to review or terminate the business relationship.
Child Labour Policy
Craftis Ltd has a zero-tolerance approach towards child labour.
We will not knowingly employ anyone below the legal minimum working age applicable within the United Kingdom or any country in which our suppliers operate.
Child labour includes work that:
- Is prohibited by law.
- Interferes with education.
- Is hazardous.
- Damages a child's physical, mental, social or moral development.
Implementation
To ensure compliance, Craftis Ltd will:
- Verify the age of all employees before employment begins.
- Maintain records confirming employees' legal right to work.
- Ensure recruitment procedures include age verification.
- Require subcontractors and labour providers to comply with UK employment legislation.
- Investigate any concerns relating to child labour immediately.
Craftis Ltd will never retain original identity documents belonging to employees except where legally required.
Forced Labour Policy
Craftis Ltd prohibits every form of forced or compulsory labour.
Forced labour means work performed under threat, coercion, intimidation or deception where the individual has not freely offered their labour.
Examples include:
- Debt bondage
- Human trafficking
- Confiscation of passports or identity documents
- Restriction of movement
- Withholding wages
- Physical or psychological intimidation
- Threats of violence
- Excessive compulsory overtime
- Deception during recruitment
The presence of any of these indicators will be treated seriously and investigated.
Labour Rights
Craftis Ltd is committed to protecting workers' rights by ensuring:
- Employment is voluntary.
- Workers understand their employment terms.
- Written contracts are provided.
- Wages are paid accurately and on time.
- Employees can resign with appropriate notice.
- Workers are free to leave the workplace after their working hours.
- Working hours comply with UK legislation.
- No worker is required to pay recruitment fees.
Due Diligence
To reduce the risk of modern slavery, Craftis Ltd will:
- Assess suppliers before engaging them.
- Monitor supplier performance where appropriate.
- Encourage suppliers to maintain their own Modern Slavery Policies.
- Investigate any reports of unethical employment practices.
- Review this policy annually.
- Take corrective action where risks are identified.
Reporting Concerns
Any employee, subcontractor or supplier who suspects modern slavery, forced labour or child labour must report their concerns immediately to a Director or Senior Manager.
Reports will be treated confidentially wherever possible.
Craftis Ltd will investigate all concerns promptly and will cooperate fully with relevant authorities where necessary.
Employees raising genuine concerns in good faith will not suffer any detriment.
Non-Compliance
Failure by employees, subcontractors or suppliers to comply with this policy may result in:
- Disciplinary action.
- Termination of contracts.
- Removal from approved supplier lists.
- Reporting to relevant authorities where appropriate.
Responsibilities
The Directors of Craftis Ltd are responsible for:
- Implementing this policy.
- Reviewing it annually.
- Promoting ethical business practices.
- Ensuring appropriate due diligence is carried out.
- Monitoring compliance throughout the business.
All employees are responsible for complying with this policy and reporting any concerns immediately.
Review
This policy will be reviewed annually, or sooner if legislation changes or significant business changes occur.
Document Control
Policy Owner: Directors, Craftis Ltd
Approved By: Directors
Version: 1.0
