Guidance for forced labour grievances

Many companies all along the palm oil supply chain have made commitments to no exploitation as part of their responsible palm production and sourcing commitments and policies.

Under No Exploitation, forced labour is a key issue as, if not done correctly, it can result in workers not being employed voluntarily or under conditions that can have negative impacts on their human rights.

This document provides practical and action-oriented guidance on how to manage and address grievances related to forced labour in the palm oil sector. The guidance provides information about how to verify and identify causes of grievances, develop action plans for remediation and resolution, and minimise chances of future non-compliance and conflict.

Download: 05 Guidance for forced labour grievances

This is part of a series commissioned by Cargill and written by Proforest as part of Proforest’s work with Cargill on grievances, and how to address grievances with its suppliers. Download the others below.

• Introduction to the series
• 01 Guidance for peat grievances
• 02 Guidance for deforestation grievances
• 03 Guidance for minimum wage grievances
• 04 Guidance for child labour grievances
• 06 Guidance for addressing land rights grievances