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Know Your Rights is a podcast hosted by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority, a UK law enforcement agency responsible for investigating and preventing labour exploitation. In season 1, we have teamed up with the Responsible Car Wash Scheme to help hand car wash owners across the UK understand their responsibilities to workers and to the environment. In season 2, the focus for the series is on the Level 1 Award in Workers' Rights and Labour Exploitation, a qualification that we have dev ...
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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 …
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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 doe…
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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 …
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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 vi…
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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 …
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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 …
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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…
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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 vul…
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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. …
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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 episod…
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The National Minimum Wage was introduced on April 1 1999 and in the following 22 years, it has transformed the UK’s labour market. In the first 20 years of its existence, HM Revenue and Customs’ dedicated National Minimum Wage team helped over 835,000 workers recover almost £119 million in unpaid wages. Joining journalist Andreea Salvage for this e…
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Spotting the signs of exploitation at hand car washes
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Workers being exploited for their labour is something that sadly continues to exist in 21st century Britain. Men, women and children of all ages and backgrounds can become victims of human trafficking, forced labour, domestic servitude or debt bondage. Victims are controlled by force, threats, coercion, abduction, fraud and deception. In this episo…
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The number of hand car washes in the UK has increased dramatically over the last 15 years. As many as 7,000 hand car washes have popped up across the country and while many follow all the rules and regulations, the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) and other law enforcement agencies have uncovered issues ranging from labour exploitation…
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