Overview
- Most people think that the Modern Slavery Act 2015 only applies to big companies – and it does, to some extent.
- However, the Act is set to become the most far-reaching piece of legislation of 2016. Why?
- Because, contrary to popular belief, the new obligations that it places on large employers are designed to have a knock-on effect, resulting in most of the UK’s 5.4 million SMEs being caught by the legislation in some shape or form.
- Marian Bloodworth, Employment Partner, and Elizabeth Marshall, Senior Associate, at Kemp Little LLP look behind the new disclosure requirements and explain what SMEs need to know about this new legislation.
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