Know Your Rights

Surviving labour abuse: a victim's story

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 at a roofing company just before Christmas one year. For more information about the qualification visit the Skills and Education website: Level 1 Award in Workers Rights and Labour Exploitation - ABC and Certa Awards : ABC and Certa Awards (skillsandeducationgroupawards.co.uk) [https://skillsandeducationgroupawards.co.uk/qualification/level-1-award-in-workers-rights-and-labour-exploitation/] Read the latest news from the GLAA on its website: https://www.gla.gov.uk [https://www.gla.gov.uk] Follow the GLAA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGLAA [https://www.facebook.com/TheGLAA] Follow the GLAA on Twitter: @UK_Glaa Report issues of modern slavery and labour exploitation by calling the GLAA on 0800 4320804 or emailing intelligence@gla.gov.uk. Lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm but you can leave a message outside of these hours. Alternatively, call the Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline on 08000 121 700 or visit their website: Modern Slavery Helpline [https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/] or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Download the Unseen app here: https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/about/unseen-app [https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/about/unseen-app]

Reporting concerns and what happens to my information?

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 does, how it can help people, what they do with your information and how to contact the helpline if you need advice or help. In the second part of this episode GLAA Investigating Officer Tom Frost explains what sort of information is helpful and how the GLAA deals with any intelligence they receive. For more information about the qualification visit the Skills and Education website: Level 1 Award in Workers Rights and Labour Exploitation - ABC and Certa Awards : ABC and Certa Awards (skillsandeducationgroupawards.co.uk) [https://skillsandeducationgroupawards.co.uk/qualification/level-1-award-in-workers-rights-and-labour-exploitation/] Read the latest news from the GLAA on its website: https://www.gla.gov.uk [https://www.gla.gov.uk] Follow the GLAA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGLAA [https://www.facebook.com/TheGLAA] Follow the GLAA on Twitter: @UK_Glaa Report issues of modern slavery and labour exploitation by calling the GLAA on 0800 4320804 or emailing intelligence@gla.gov.uk. Lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm but you can leave a message outside of these hours. Alternatively, call the Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline on 08000 121 700 or visit their website: Modern Slavery Helpline [https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/] or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Download the Unseen app here: https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/about/unseen-app [https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/about/unseen-app]

Modern slavery and how to spot the signs of exploitation

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 website: Level 1 Award in Workers Rights and Labour Exploitation - ABC and Certa Awards : ABC and Certa Awards (skillsandeducationgroupawards.co.uk) [https://skillsandeducationgroupawards.co.uk/qualification/level-1-award-in-workers-rights-and-labour-exploitation/] Read the latest news from the GLAA on its website: https://www.gla.gov.uk [https://www.gla.gov.uk] Follow the GLAA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGLAA [https://www.facebook.com/TheGLAA] Follow the GLAA on Twitter: @UK_Glaa Report issues of modern slavery and labour exploitation by calling the GLAA on 0800 4320804 or emailing intelligence@gla.gov.uk. Lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm but you can leave a message outside of these hours. Alternatively, call the Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline on 08000 121 700 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Download the Unseen app here: https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/about/unseen-app [https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/about/unseen-app]

A crash course in employment rights

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 visit the ACAS website [https://employeradvice.org/?adgroup=Acas%20-%20TP&msclkid=4b82a8223d3912a6f81ac901ab727273&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ACAS%20-%20TP&utm_term=acas&utm_content=Acas%20-%20TP] or call free on 0800 470 0611. More information about the qualification visit the Skills and Education website: Level 1 Award in Workers Rights and Labour Exploitation - ABC and Certa Awards : ABC and Certa Awards (skillsandeducationgroupawards.co.uk) [https://skillsandeducationgroupawards.co.uk/qualification/level-1-award-in-workers-rights-and-labour-exploitation/] Read the latest news from the GLAA on its website: https://www.gla.gov.uk [https://www.gla.gov.uk] Follow the GLAA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGLAA [https://www.facebook.com/TheGLAA] Follow the GLAA on Twitter: @UK_Glaa Report issues of modern slavery and labour exploitation by calling the GLAA on 0800 4320804 or emailing intelligence@gla.gov.uk. Lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm but you can leave a message outside of these hours. Alternatively, call the Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline on 08000 121 700 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Download the Unseen app here: https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/about/unseen-app [https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/about/unseen-app]

How to apply for jobs safely

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 difference between real and fake jobs and how JobsAware can help to tackle bogus job adverts. JobsAware provide free help and advice to UK workers who have suffered from job scams or unfair working practices. Click the link to report an issue via the Jobsaware website [https://www.jobsaware.co.uk/]. For more information about the qualification visit the Skills and Education website: Level 1 Award in Workers Rights and Labour Exploitation - ABC and Certa Awards : ABC and Certa Awards (skillsandeducationgroupawards.co.uk) [https://skillsandeducationgroupawards.co.uk/qualification/level-1-award-in-workers-rights-and-labour-exploitation/] Read the latest news from the GLAA on its website: https://www.gla.gov.uk [https://www.gla.gov.uk] Follow the GLAA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGLAA [https://www.facebook.com/TheGLAA] Follow the GLAA on Twitter: @UK_Glaa Report issues of modern slavery and labour exploitation by calling the GLAA on 0800 4320804 or emailing intelligence@gla.gov.uk. Lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm but you can leave a message outside of these hours. Alternatively, call the Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline on 08000 121 700 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Download the Unseen app here: https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/about/unseen-app [https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/about/unseen-app]