Modern Day Slavery Policy

Personal Injury Claims Care is committed to combating modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms. This policy outlines our approach to ensuring that slavery and human trafficking do not occur in any part of our business or our supply chain.

We recognise our responsibility under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 to address these issues and to be transparent in our efforts to do so.

Scope

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and other business partners associated with Personal Injury Claims Care.

Our Commitment

  • Zero Tolerance: We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships.
  • Compliance: We comply with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements related to modern slavery and human trafficking, including the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Definitions

  • Modern Slavery: Includes slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking.
  • Human Trafficking: The recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring, or receipt of persons, by means of threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, for the purpose of exploitation.

Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

  • Risk Assessment: We regularly assess the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and supply chain.
  • Due Diligence: Our due diligence processes include:
    • Vetting new suppliers and partners to ensure they share our commitment to combating modern slavery.
    • Monitoring existing suppliers and partners to ensure ongoing compliance.
    • Conducting audits where necessary to assess compliance.

Training and Awareness

  • Employee Training: We provide training to our employees to ensure they understand the signs of modern slavery and how to report any suspicions.
  • Supplier Awareness: We communicate our policy to our suppliers and partners to ensure they are aware of our stance on modern slavery.

Reporting and Whistleblowing

  • Reporting Mechanisms: We have established clear reporting mechanisms for employees and other stakeholders to report concerns about modern slavery. Reports can be made confidentially via our contact page.
  • Protection for Whistleblowers: We are committed to protecting whistleblowers who report concerns in good faith.

Performance Indicators

We monitor the effectiveness of our efforts to combat modern slavery through the following key performance indicators (KPIs):

  • Number of employees trained on modern slavery.
  • Number of suppliers assessed for modern slavery risks.
  • Number of incidents reported and actions taken.

Review and Continuous Improvement

  • Policy Review: This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains relevant and effective. It was last updated in May 2024.
  • Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuously improving our practices to combat modern slavery and human trafficking.