Prevention and Elimination of Forced Labour & Preparing for RBA Audit (Version 8.0)

Forced labour is among the current burning issues affecting Malaysian manufacturers that employ migrant workers in their manufacturing or plantations or any industries. Companies that must comply may face scrutiny by the buyers/clients and foreign governments, ie. US Customs and Border Protection (US-CBP). Losing a client or a contract can be a costly affair. However, it’s important to note that compliance with international standards, while it may seem challenging, is not as complex as it’s often perceived.

With a clear and deep understanding of these standards and practical steps to meet them, companies can navigate these requirements with confidence. The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC), Code of Conduct establishes standards to ensure that working conditions in the electronics industry or industries in which electronics is a key component and its supply chains are safe, that workers are treated with respect and dignity, and that business operations are environmentally responsible and conducted ethically. Considered as part of the electronics industry for purposes of this Code are all organizations that may design, market, manufacture, or provide goods and services that are used to produce electronic goods.

Compliance with RBA requirements benefits the company by providing a stable and motivated workforce and potential business opportunities with major multinational corporations (MNCs). This course will guide participants to understand the RBA components first and then conduct internal audits based on the RBA compliance requirements. This module will cover the latest RBA Version 8.0.

At the end of the seminar, participants should be able to;

• Understand the key issues that contribute to forced labour
• Understand effective ways and methods to eliminate forced labour
• Implement appropriate measures to overcome forced labour issues
• Identify key components in RBA Version 8.0
• Understand the requirements for RBA 8.0 audit and conformance
• Setup relevant policies and framework to meet ILO & RBA standards

1. Background to force labour issues in Malaysia industries
2. Understand the critical areas of concern in the occurrence of forced labour
3. Understanding ILO’s 11 forced labour indicators
4. Comparison between Malaysian Employment Law, ILO’s 11 Forced Labour Indicators and Social Compliance Audit Standards.
5. Eliminating social compliance risk in Malaysia industries
6. Setting up an ethical recruitment framework
7. Developing internal control and management systematics
8. Components of the RBA Framework (Labour, Ethics, Health & Safety, Environment, Management System)
9. Preparing for RBA Audit

This seminar is intended for HR practitioners, people managers, line managers, or anyone who manages foreign workers or social compliance management in their workplace. It is also intended for those in the purchasing or sales departments or anyone who deals with customers and suppliers/supply chains.