Surviving labour abuse: a victim's story
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Much of what we've discussed in previous episodes isn't easy to understand unless there's a real life case study to relate to. For this episode we hear from Raitis who moved to the UK from his native Latvia in 2011. He worked in a number of jobs including fruit picking and construction. Here we find out what happened when someone offered him a job at a roofing company just before Christmas one year. For more information about the qualification visit the Skills and Education website: Read the latest news from the GLAA on its website: Follow the GLAA on Facebook: Follow the GLAA on Twitter:...
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Reporting concerns and what happens to my information?
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Understanding how to spot the signs of labour exploitation is crucial. But equally important is knowing how to report your concerns and the information that the GLAA and partners are looking for when you make that call. In the first part of this episode Justine Currell from the Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline explains what the helpline does, how it can help people, what they do with your information and how to contact the helpline if you need advice or help. In the second part of this episode GLAA Investigating Officer Tom Frost explains what sort of information is helpful and how the...
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Modern slavery and how to spot the signs of exploitation
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In this episode we focus on modern slavery and how to spot the signs if you or someone you know has been exploited. We are joined by GLAA Senior Investigating Officer Jen Baines. Jen began the episode by explaining the difference between modern slavery and labour exploitation. More information about the qualification visit the Skills and Education website: Read the latest news from the GLAA on its website: Follow the GLAA on Facebook: Follow the GLAA on Twitter: @UK_Glaa Report issues of modern slavery and labour exploitation by calling the GLAA on 0800 4320804 or emailing...
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A crash course in employment rights
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In this third episode of our series we look more closely at employment rights and some of the main points to be aware of when you start work. Marina Glasgow from ACAS explains the most important employment rights to be aware of when you move into the world of work and how ACAS can help if you need information or advice. For information or advice visit the or call free on 0800 470 0611. More information about the qualification visit the Skills and Education website: Read the latest news from the GLAA on its website: Follow the GLAA on Facebook: Follow the GLAA on Twitter: @UK_Glaa Report...
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How to apply for jobs safely
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Job scams are sadly extremely prevalent in the current job market. During the COVID-19 pandemic, almost three in four jobseekers (74%) applied for jobs that were not genuine. In the second episode of this podcast series we learn more about how to apply for jobs safely. We are joined by Keith Rosser, Chair of JobsAware, who explains how to tell the difference between real and fake jobs and how JobsAware can help to tackle bogus job adverts. JobsAware provide free help and advice to UK workers who have suffered from job scams or unfair working practices. Click the link to report an issue via the...
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Workers' rights qualification: an introduction
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GLAA CEO Elysia McCaffrey introduces the second series of Know Your Rights, with the focus for these six episodes all on the Level 1 Award in Workers' Rights and Labour Exploitation we have developed with the Skills and Education Group. In this first episode GLAA Head of Communications Paul Coffey spoke to Head of Prevention and Partnerships Frank Hanson and Scott Forbes from the Skills and Education Group to find out what the qualification is and how it came into being. For more information about the qualification visit the Skills and Education website: Read the latest news from the GLAA on...
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Exploatarea prin muncă: povestea unei victim
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Exploatarea prin muncă este o problemă globală și o crimă internatională, afectând milioane de oameni din întreaga lume, incluzând deasemenea multe victime și în Regatul Unit. În fiecare an, Gangmasters And Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) identifică mii de potențiale victime ale exploatării și lucrează în parteneriat cu alte agenții pentru a: Preveni exploatarea lucrătorilor. Proteja personele vulnerabile. Urmări pe cei ce exploatează pe alții pentru munca depusă de ei, fie financiar, fizic și/sau prin coerție și control. La baza a ceea ce face GLAA stă protecția...
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Labour exploitation: a victim's story
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Labour exploitation is a global problem and international crime, affecting millions of people worldwide, including many victims within the UK. Each year, the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) identifies thousands of potential victims of exploitation and works in partnership with other agencies to: Prevent worker exploitation Protect vulnerable people Pursue those who exploit others for their work whether financially, physically and or through coercion and control At the heart of what the GLAA does is to protect vulnerable and exploited workers through its investigations and...
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Is your car wash trading standards compliant?
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Customers at hand car washes and any other business should be provided with all the basic information that they need to be able to make an informed decision about the goods or services that they purchase. In this episode, Dean Cooke from Slough Trading Standards talks to Andreea Salvage about the key consumer protections people should be aware of. The law protects your consumer rights when you buy goods or services. You can get help if you feel you have been treated unfairly at a hand car wash or if you have information that the site is not complying with trading standards. Contact...
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Why health and safety matters
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Health and safety is all about stopping workers from getting hurt or ill through work. Everyone has a right to work in places where risks to their health and safety are properly controlled. Health and safety is particularly important at hand car washes, with the use of chemicals and also the interaction employees have with customers. In this episode, Chris Maher from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) joins journalist Andreea Salvage to explain the powers of HSE in shutting down unsafe premises, as well as the benefits of promoting good health and safety. Report health and safety...
info_outlineJob scams are sadly extremely prevalent in the current job market. During the COVID-19 pandemic, almost three in four jobseekers (74%) applied for jobs that were not genuine.
In the second episode of this podcast series we learn more about how to apply for jobs safely.
We are joined by Keith Rosser, Chair of JobsAware, who explains how to tell the difference between real and fake jobs and how JobsAware can help to tackle bogus job adverts.
JobsAware provide free help and advice to UK workers who have suffered from job scams or unfair working practices. Click the link to report an issue via the Jobsaware website.
For more information about the qualification visit the Skills and Education website: Level 1 Award in Workers Rights and Labour Exploitation - ABC and Certa Awards : ABC and Certa Awards (skillsandeducationgroupawards.co.uk)
Read the latest news from the GLAA on its website: https://www.gla.gov.uk
Follow the GLAA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGLAA
Follow the GLAA on Twitter: @UK_Glaa
Report issues of modern slavery and labour exploitation by calling the GLAA on 0800 4320804 or emailing [email protected]. Lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm but you can leave a message outside of these hours.
Alternatively, call the Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline on 08000 121 700 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Download the Unseen app here: https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/about/unseen-app