What forced labor risk indicators are evident in the case study? Check all that apply.
Only indicators 1, 3, and 4 are evident in the case.
Workers pay placement fees on top of the legally allowed fees.
Migrant status is used as a threat or tool of coercion.
Workers’ contracts are written in a language that they do not fully understand.
Workers are not provided pay slips for their salaries.
Workers have no grievance procedures to report harassment and may face retaliation for using them.
2. What other risk indicators did you find?
There was no evidence of verbal and physical abuse on the vessel in the case.
Sleeping quarters are not conducive for rest and not enough to accommodate all workers.
Work hours in the vessel are not fixed, with no holidays or rest days.
Workers are not permitted to leave the farm or the vessel when in port.
Workers are subjected to verbal and physical abuse in the vessel.
What needs to be in place to ensure that the risk indicators in this case study are prevented?
All of the above need to be present to lower the risk of Forced Labor.
Workers should be able to leave the vessel freely when in port.
Workers should be provided a written contract in their own language so they clearly understand their rights and the terms of their employment.
Overtime hours should be voluntary and follow legal requirements.
All of the above.