Overview and how we define Modern Slavery

In accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It takes various forms, such as slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour and human trafficking, all of which have in common the deprivation of a person's liberty by another in order to exploit them for personal or commercial gain.

 

Our commitment

The Company is committed to improving our practices to combat slavery and human trafficking and this policy is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our slavery and human trafficking statement for Staggered’s operations based in the United Kingdom.

 

We conduct our business fairly, ethically and with respect to fundamental human rights. We are committed to the prevention of all forms of Modern Slavery, both in our business and in our supply chains. We will not tolerate it.

 

Employees must read and comply with this policy if you work for, or on behalf of us in any capacity including as: an employee, director, business manager, project manager, officer, warehouse manager, or warehouse operative.

 

Failure to comply with this policy may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal, or termination of the staff contract between you and us. It could also involve other legal steps being taken against you.

For employees, this policy does not form part of your employment contract, and we may update it at any time.

 

Preventing Modern Slavery in our business

We carry out appropriate checks on all employees, recruitment agencies, and suppliers, so that we know who is working for us or on our behalf.

 

We give every employee a written employment contract, and he or she is paid in accordance with the law. We comply with our legal obligations to ensure the health and safety of all of our employees and workers, including in relation to working hours, rest breaks, and holidays.

 

If you are one of our Suppliers

If you supply us with goods or services, you must assess your business and supply chains and confirm to us that you:

 

• Comply with your legal obligations, in relation to Modern Slavery; and

• Are committed to ensuring there is no Modern Slavery taking place in your business, or in any of your supply chains.

 

If you breach this policy or are found to have Modern Slavery in your business, or knowingly in your supply chain, we may terminate our contract with you and pursue legal remedies against you.

 

If you are an Employee or a Worker providing services for us

Employees must immediately report any suspicions of Modern Slavery in Staggered or supply chains to our Business Manager. Our Business Manager will investigate and report to our Directors within a reasonable time, on actions which may require to be taken.

 

 Employees will not suffer any detrimental treatment as a result of reporting any genuine concerns, raised in good faith, under this policy. This applies, even if after investigation, they are found to be mistaken.

 

If you believe that you have suffered any such treatment, you should immediately tell the Business Manager and, if you are an employee, refer to our Grievance and Whistleblowing Policies.