The Pitfalls of Payrolling Temporary Workers Jill Stoppard
The document discusses the risks companies face when utilizing temporary and contingent workers. It outlines the history and growth of the contingent workforce. Some of the pitfalls discussed include improper worker classification, failure to comply with regulations regarding payroll, taxes, and worker management. The presentation provides recommendations for avoiding these pitfalls such as properly qualifying workforce suppliers, establishing agreements that define responsibilities, implementing best practices for worker management, and gaining greater visibility of the contingent workforce.
Manufacturing jobs provide opportunities for career growth and economic security. Hamilton Connection, a staffing firm, works to connect skilled workers with manufacturing jobs. They have a long history of serving clients and supporting employees. While manufacturing currently faces a shortage of qualified workers, firms are expanding training to help workers gain skills. Manufacturing careers allow workers to learn skills that can increase salaries over time and provide job stability.
The document provides an overview of international business, including:
- Benefits of international business like access to larger markets, cheaper labor, and increased quality/quantity of goods
- The five Ps of international business: product, price, proximity, preference, and promotion
- Potential costs like outsourcing, human rights issues, and environmental degradation
- Barriers to international trade such as tariffs and non-tariff barriers
- Canada's major trading partners and trade agreements
- The future of international trade bodies and increasing globalization and cultural integration.
This PowerPoint presentation aims to educate students about child labor by having them learn key facts and statistics about the issue. It will define child labor and describe where it commonly occurs, such as Asia, Africa, agriculture, domestic work, manufacturing, and more. Students will learn that over 250 million children work, with 120 million working full time, and that child labor violates their rights and can be physically dangerous. The presentation also discusses common causes of child labor like poverty, lack of education access, large family sizes, and few legal protections for children. It provides examples of companies that have used child labor and suggests actions people can take to address the issue.
The document discusses the issue of child labour around the world. Some key points:
- 218 million children work under harsh and dangerous conditions instead of attending school
- Child labour deprives children of their childhood, health, education and development
- Poverty is a major driving factor, as families rely on children's wages for survival
- Agriculture, services, and industry are major sectors where children work instead of school
- International agreements recognize children's right to be protected from exploitative work
- Improving access to education and reducing poverty are seen as crucial to ending child labour
The document discusses capital punishment and the death penalty. It provides information on how capital punishment is a legal process where a person is put to death by the state as punishment for a crime. It notes that currently 58 nations actively practice capital punishment, while 140 countries have abolished it. It discusses arguments for and against the death penalty, including retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, closure for victims' families, and the possibility of wrongful convictions. It also summarizes Islam's views on capital punishment and the crimes for which it can be administered under Islamic law.
Capital punishment has existed since ancient times. It was brought to America in 1608. Support reached a low in 1966 amidst changes to capital punishment laws and procedures in the 20th century. Proponents argue it deters crime, saves lives, and provides closure for families. However, others argue it is more costly than life imprisonment, risks executing innocent people, and fails to allow for rehabilitation. Both sides present compelling arguments on this complex issue.
The document discusses arguments for and against the death penalty in the United States. It notes that the US is one of few countries that still uses capital punishment and executes more people than nations like China, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. Arguments against the death penalty include that it is applied arbitrarily and in a racially discriminatory manner, amounts to cruel and unusual punishment, and violates international human rights laws. The document also discusses the high financial costs of the death penalty compared to life imprisonment without parole.
The Pitfalls of Payrolling Temporary Workers Jill Stoppard
The document discusses the risks companies face when utilizing temporary and contingent workers. It outlines the history and growth of the contingent workforce. Some of the pitfalls discussed include improper worker classification, failure to comply with regulations regarding payroll, taxes, and worker management. The presentation provides recommendations for avoiding these pitfalls such as properly qualifying workforce suppliers, establishing agreements that define responsibilities, implementing best practices for worker management, and gaining greater visibility of the contingent workforce.
Manufacturing jobs provide opportunities for career growth and economic security. Hamilton Connection, a staffing firm, works to connect skilled workers with manufacturing jobs. They have a long history of serving clients and supporting employees. While manufacturing currently faces a shortage of qualified workers, firms are expanding training to help workers gain skills. Manufacturing careers allow workers to learn skills that can increase salaries over time and provide job stability.
The document provides an overview of international business, including:
- Benefits of international business like access to larger markets, cheaper labor, and increased quality/quantity of goods
- The five Ps of international business: product, price, proximity, preference, and promotion
- Potential costs like outsourcing, human rights issues, and environmental degradation
- Barriers to international trade such as tariffs and non-tariff barriers
- Canada's major trading partners and trade agreements
- The future of international trade bodies and increasing globalization and cultural integration.
This PowerPoint presentation aims to educate students about child labor by having them learn key facts and statistics about the issue. It will define child labor and describe where it commonly occurs, such as Asia, Africa, agriculture, domestic work, manufacturing, and more. Students will learn that over 250 million children work, with 120 million working full time, and that child labor violates their rights and can be physically dangerous. The presentation also discusses common causes of child labor like poverty, lack of education access, large family sizes, and few legal protections for children. It provides examples of companies that have used child labor and suggests actions people can take to address the issue.
The document discusses the issue of child labour around the world. Some key points:
- 218 million children work under harsh and dangerous conditions instead of attending school
- Child labour deprives children of their childhood, health, education and development
- Poverty is a major driving factor, as families rely on children's wages for survival
- Agriculture, services, and industry are major sectors where children work instead of school
- International agreements recognize children's right to be protected from exploitative work
- Improving access to education and reducing poverty are seen as crucial to ending child labour
The document discusses capital punishment and the death penalty. It provides information on how capital punishment is a legal process where a person is put to death by the state as punishment for a crime. It notes that currently 58 nations actively practice capital punishment, while 140 countries have abolished it. It discusses arguments for and against the death penalty, including retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, closure for victims' families, and the possibility of wrongful convictions. It also summarizes Islam's views on capital punishment and the crimes for which it can be administered under Islamic law.
Capital punishment has existed since ancient times. It was brought to America in 1608. Support reached a low in 1966 amidst changes to capital punishment laws and procedures in the 20th century. Proponents argue it deters crime, saves lives, and provides closure for families. However, others argue it is more costly than life imprisonment, risks executing innocent people, and fails to allow for rehabilitation. Both sides present compelling arguments on this complex issue.
The document discusses arguments for and against the death penalty in the United States. It notes that the US is one of few countries that still uses capital punishment and executes more people than nations like China, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. Arguments against the death penalty include that it is applied arbitrarily and in a racially discriminatory manner, amounts to cruel and unusual punishment, and violates international human rights laws. The document also discusses the high financial costs of the death penalty compared to life imprisonment without parole.
Palm Oil: Forced, child and trafficked labourRuth Dearnley
Forced, child and trafficked labour is commonly reported in the palm oil industries of Indonesia and Malaysia, which produce the majority of the world's palm oil. Workers, including migrants and children from poor rural areas, frequently face exploitation and debt bondage on remote plantations. They perform physically demanding tasks like harvesting palm fruit bunches weighing 15-25 kilograms without protective equipment, and may be subject to trafficking, with documents confiscated and high brokerage fees charged. While initiatives aim to promote ethical and sustainable palm oil, widespread problems persist, and companies must ensure their supply chains are free of labour rights abuses.
Introduction to advocating for the rights of mental health clients presenta...Ruth Dearnley
This document provides an overview of advocacy and the advocacy process for mental health clients. It defines advocacy, discusses why advocacy is important for clients, different types of advocacy approaches, and the advocacy planning cycle. The key points are:
- Advocacy is taking action to help people say what they want and secure their rights. It involves coordinated efforts to change policies, practices, ideas and values that perpetuate inequalities.
- Advocating for clients empowers them and can improve their mental health. It is also part of our professional duty of care and upholding human rights.
- There are different advocacy approaches like instructed, non-instructed, self-advocacy and group advocacy.
This document discusses advocacy strategies and target groups for addressing mental health issues. It identifies key advocacy approaches such as information, education, and communication; community mobilization; networks and partnerships; and fundraising. The target groups are listed as decision-makers, leaders, policymakers, and influential people. Community members, individuals with similar agendas, local government, donors, and private sectors are also identified. Typical indicators of success include changes in policies, statistical changes in conditions, solving community problems, increased participation and funding, and decreased stigma and discrimination.
Palm Oil: Forced, child and trafficked labourRuth Dearnley
Forced, child and trafficked labour is commonly reported in the palm oil industries of Indonesia and Malaysia, which produce the majority of the world's palm oil. Workers, including migrants and children from poor rural areas, frequently face exploitation and debt bondage on remote plantations. They perform physically demanding tasks like harvesting palm fruit bunches weighing 15-25 kilograms without protective equipment, and may be subject to trafficking, with documents confiscated and high brokerage fees charged. While initiatives aim to promote ethical and sustainable palm oil, widespread problems persist, and companies must ensure their supply chains are free of labour rights abuses.
Introduction to advocating for the rights of mental health clients presenta...Ruth Dearnley
This document provides an overview of advocacy and the advocacy process for mental health clients. It defines advocacy, discusses why advocacy is important for clients, different types of advocacy approaches, and the advocacy planning cycle. The key points are:
- Advocacy is taking action to help people say what they want and secure their rights. It involves coordinated efforts to change policies, practices, ideas and values that perpetuate inequalities.
- Advocating for clients empowers them and can improve their mental health. It is also part of our professional duty of care and upholding human rights.
- There are different advocacy approaches like instructed, non-instructed, self-advocacy and group advocacy.
This document discusses advocacy strategies and target groups for addressing mental health issues. It identifies key advocacy approaches such as information, education, and communication; community mobilization; networks and partnerships; and fundraising. The target groups are listed as decision-makers, leaders, policymakers, and influential people. Community members, individuals with similar agendas, local government, donors, and private sectors are also identified. Typical indicators of success include changes in policies, statistical changes in conditions, solving community problems, increased participation and funding, and decreased stigma and discrimination.
2. When you talk ,
businesses listen
Forced or child labour1 is forcing a person (man, woman or child) into an exploitative working situation they As a constituent and voter
cannot escape from. They are not free and are exploited for profit over and over again. you have the right to ask questions of your
Federal MP and the Australian Government about
Although the crime of forced and child labour can seem too big and complicated to fight, Labour exploitation what they are doing to address forced or child
we can all do our bit to make sure Australian businesses and companies are not involved in in the fishing industry labour. You could:
exploitative labour practices.
Fishing is just one of many industries where • Write to your MP to tell them your
concerns about the potential/likelihood of
As a consumer your voice and purchasing As an investor you can ask questions labour exploitation exists. In the Thai fishing
Australian businesses’ involvement in labour
power can put a lot of pressure on companies to of the businesses you have shares with about industry for example, boys and young men,
exploitation overseas.
improve their business practices. what they are doing to avoid involvement in especially from Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos,
labour exploitation. leave their villages looking for work in Thailand • Encourage them to raise the issues with
• efore you make a purchase, educate yourself
B companies within their constituency and for
• What do you know about their policies and but are instead tricked or coerced onto fishing
about a business’ policies and practices in this the government to ensure that Australian
area so you are satisfied that it is not involved practices to prevent and address their potential boats. Once onboard these offshore boats, the
boys and men are trapped and forced to work. businesses are acting responsibly at home
in forced or child labour, either through its own or actual involvement in forced or child labour?
and abroad.
activities or its supply chain. • What can they tell you about their policies, Bounmy* from Laos was tricked onto a fishing
processes and performance on preventing and boat and forced to work for nine years without • Ask them to review the government’s
• When you don’t have clear information about own purchasing practices and update their
what the company is doing to avoid involvement addressing their potential or actual involvement pay. “We worked 24-hour shifts and slept
in forced or child labour? Procurement Guidelines so these meet the
in forced or child labour, ask the company about three to four hours per day. If we could not
minimum labour standards set by the
their policies and processes. • Encourage other shareholders to get involved complete the work during work hours, the International Labour Organisation.
at annual general meetings (AGMs) and chief worker would beat us,” says Bounmy.
other forums.
Australia is a large importer of seafood from
• When you don’t have enough information, write Asia, so the seafood we eat here may have
All businesses and companies letters to key people in the business or use been caught using exploitative labour.
shareholder resolutions or other opportunities
can help combat forced and at AGMs to ask for more detail on their due
Companies that brand and package seafood
sold in Australia may source their goods from
child labour by: diligence processes with regards to labour numerous contractors and have a responsibility
• Carefully choosing who to work with to make exploitation across all aspects of their operations.
to know and address the conditions
sure that a business partner is not using or workers endure.
linked to forced or child labour.
As an employee you can think about
whether your own role may have implications for *Name has been changed
• Adopting a corporate culture that promotes your company’s involvement in labour exploitation.
responsible business conduct at all levels of You may also have access to colleagues and business
the company. Set up policies and practices – partners, like suppliers and customers, who may not
endorsed at the highest levels – that will enable be aware of the strong business case for avoiding
the company to effectively avoid any connection involvement in labour exploitation. Ask about and
to forced or child labour. better understand your employer’s policies, processes
and performance on these issues, including how
they decide who they do business with.
• Consider establishing a working group in your
• If companies do not respond to your enquiries company to identify and learn how to better
or make statements that you reasonably believe deal with challenges relating to labour
are misleading or deceptive, tell regulators like exploitation facing your company and the
the Australian Competition and Consumer broader industry, as well as opportunities
Commission or your state consumer law to make a positive change in this area.
regulator. They may decide to investigate whether • Highlight best practice to managers and
these companies have engaged in misleading and direct reports and conduct training and other
deceptive conduct in relation to your enquiries awareness-raising activities where appropriate.
about their actions to prevent and/or address
forced or child labour. • Make use of internal complaints mechanisms
when you have a concern about your company’s
• Raise awareness among other consumers about Bounmy started a small farm after he received training and assistance from
involvement in forced or child labour. World Vision. He now has hope for the future.
these issues.
Photo: Thongxay Phavixay/World Vision