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he pandemic brought to bear supply chain delays of goods and services. It also threw into sharp relief the ethical considerations for employees as part of that supply chain; for example, health and safety practices, safeguarding workers’ rights and human rights. Here are some ways to mitigate supply chain risk in 2021.
A sudden exodus of staff could compromise health and safety and business continuity, so businesses should ensure everyone in their supply chain is aware of the need to apply for settled status and offer assistance. The application can be accessed at gov.uk/ settled-status-eu-citizens-families/ applying-for-settled-status.
Know your workforce Checking the identity of workers before allowing them on-site and being confident that they are qualified and have the right to work can help prevent illegal working and modern slavery, manage health and safety risks, and ensure supply chain security. Consider whether your current workforce credential management processes are
Brexit deadlines
The chain Goods supply chain issues in 2020 caused delays and annoyance, but these aren’t the only supply chain risk, says CHAS
FEBRUARY 2021
Anyone settled in the UK for more than five years as of exit day (31 January, 2020) is likely to be able to gain settled status, which will grant them the same rights as British citizens, but they only have until 30 June 2021 to apply. There are concerns that language barriers and a lack of awareness of the need to apply may prevent some workers from completing the application.
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