Dovetailing Global Forced Labor Requirements: Integrating a Jurisdictional Mix of Forced Labor Rules for an Effective Import Compliance Program

How do multinational importers navigate compliance around a complicated landscape of forced labor laws? This panel will explore critical topics, including:

Understanding the differences in the expectations of lU.S. vs. foreign authorities
Varying levels of enforcement around the globe and the impact on your overall risk assessment and compliance program
Gathering the needed resources for improvements to automation and system capabilities to keep pace with evolving regulations

Practical tools:

Improving internal communication protocols around what documents are needed for audit purposes
Engaging suppliers: The need to balance the need for information versus interest in preserving relationships
How AI and open-source research can be used to conduct global supplier due diligence
Types of secondary due diligence (e.g., transaction testing, deeper-dive due diligence reports, forensic testing)

The Future Of Forced Labor Enforcement: U.S. And Global Perspectives