Know Your Rights

Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority
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Know Your Rights is a podcast hosted by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority, a UK law enforcement agency responsible for investigating and preventing labour exploitation. In season 1, we have teamed up with the Responsible Car Wash Scheme to help hand car wash owners across the UK understand their responsibilities to workers and to the environment. In season 2, the focus for the series is on the Level 1 Award in Workers' Rights and Labour Exploitation, a qualification that we have developed with the Skills and Education Group.

  1. Surviving labour abuse: a victim's story

    28/09/2021

    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) Read the latest news from the GLAA on its website: https://www.gla.gov.uk Follow the GLAA on Facebook: 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 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Download the Unseen app here: https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/about/unseen-app

    15 min
  2. Reporting concerns and what happens to my information?

    28/09/2021

    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) Read the latest news from the GLAA on its website: https://www.gla.gov.uk Follow the GLAA on Facebook: 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 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Download the Unseen app here: https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/about/unseen-app

    26 min
  3. Modern slavery and how to spot the signs of exploitation

    28/09/2021

    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) Read the latest news from the GLAA on its website: https://www.gla.gov.uk Follow the GLAA on Facebook: 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

    12 min
  4. A crash course in employment rights

    28/09/2021

    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 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) Read the latest news from the GLAA on its website: https://www.gla.gov.uk Follow the GLAA on Facebook: 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

    23 min
  5. How to apply for jobs safely

    28/09/2021

    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. 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) Read the latest news from the GLAA on its website: https://www.gla.gov.uk Follow the GLAA on Facebook: 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

    14 min
  6. Workers' rights qualification: an introduction

    28/09/2021

    Workers' rights qualification: an introduction

    GLAA CEO Elysia McCaffrey introduces the second series of Know Your Rights, with the focus for these six episodes all on the Level 1 Award in Workers' Rights and Labour Exploitation we have developed with the Skills and Education Group. In this first episode GLAA Head of Communications Paul Coffey spoke to Head of Prevention and Partnerships Frank Hanson and Scott Forbes from the Skills and Education Group to find out what the qualification is and how it came into being. 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) Read the latest news from the GLAA on its website: https://www.gla.gov.uk Follow the GLAA on Facebook: 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

    21 min
  7. Exploatarea prin muncă: povestea unei victim

    05/05/2021

    Exploatarea prin muncă: povestea unei victim

    Exploatarea prin muncă este o problemă globală și o crimă internatională, afectând milioane de oameni din întreaga lume, incluzând deasemenea multe victime și în Regatul Unit. În fiecare an, Gangmasters And Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) identifică mii de potențiale victime ale exploatării și lucrează în parteneriat cu alte agenții pentru a: Preveni exploatarea lucrătorilor. Proteja personele vulnerabile. Urmări pe cei ce exploatează pe alții pentru munca depusă de ei, fie financiar, fizic și/sau prin coerție și control. La baza a ceea ce face GLAA stă protecția lucrătorilor vulnerabili și exploatați, atât prin investigațiile lor dar și prin munca în parteneriat. Victimele sunt protejate și li se dă oportunitatea de a-și reface viața într-un mediu lipsit de exploatare. În acest episod, jurnalista Andreea Salvage, vorbește cu un bărbat român pe care l-am numit John. John a venit în Regatul Unit în 2014 și a lucrat pentru o perioadă scurtă de timp într-o spălătorie auto în Londra unde a fost exploatat. John a reușit să scape de exploatatorii săi și după ce a mers la Poliție, a fost ajutat de organizația caritabilă City Hearts.

    13 min
  8. Labour exploitation: a victim's story

    05/05/2021

    Labour exploitation: a victim's story

    Labour exploitation is a global problem and international crime, affecting millions of people worldwide, including many victims within the UK. Each year, the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) identifies thousands of potential victims of exploitation and works in partnership with other agencies to: Prevent worker exploitation Protect vulnerable people Pursue those who exploit others for their work whether financially, physically and or through coercion and control At the heart of what the GLAA does is to protect vulnerable and exploited workers through its investigations and partnership work. Victims are safeguarded and given the opportunity to rebuild their lives free from exploitation. In this episode, journalist Andreea Salvage speaks to a Romanian man we are calling John. John came to the UK in 2014 and briefly worked at hand car wash in London before he was exploited. John managed to escape from his exploiters and after going to the police was helped by the City Hearts charity. You can read more about City Hearts and the crucial work it does here: https://cityhearts.global   Report issues of modern slavery and labour exploitation at hand car washes 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 Helpline on 08000 121 700 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Download the Safe Car Wash app here: https://www.theclewerinitiative.org/safecarwash Download the Unseen app here: https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/about/unseen-app Read the latest news from the GLAA on its website: https://www.gla.gov.uk Follow the GLAA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGLAA Follow the GLAA on Twitter: @UK_Glaa More information on how to apply to join the Responsible Car Wash Scheme can be found here: https://rcws.org.uk/

    17 min
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Know Your Rights is a podcast hosted by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority, a UK law enforcement agency responsible for investigating and preventing labour exploitation. In season 1, we have teamed up with the Responsible Car Wash Scheme to help hand car wash owners across the UK understand their responsibilities to workers and to the environment. In season 2, the focus for the series is on the Level 1 Award in Workers' Rights and Labour Exploitation, a qualification that we have developed with the Skills and Education Group.

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