Andrew Laws Associates Ltd (trading as Yeseo.io)
Effective Date: March 25, 2025
1. Policy Statement
Andrew Laws Associates Ltd (trading as Yeseo.io) is committed to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and similar human rights abuses in all aspects of our business and supply chains. We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and are dedicated to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings.
We are committed to ensuring transparency in our operations and supply chains, consistent with our obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We expect the same high standards from all our contractors, suppliers, and business partners.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and other business partners working with or on behalf of Andrew Laws Associates Ltd.
3. Our Business and Supply Chains
Andrew Laws Associates Ltd is a marketing agency providing digital marketing services, including SEO, content creation, and analytics. Our supply chains include partnerships with software providers, freelance contractors, and other service providers.
We assess our supply chains as having a low risk of modern slavery due to the nature of our business. However, we remain vigilant and committed to identifying and mitigating any potential risks.
4. Our Commitments
To prevent modern slavery and human trafficking, we will:
- Ensure all employees are legally entitled to work in the UK and are safeguarded from abuse or coercion.
- Conduct due diligence on suppliers and contractors to ensure compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
- Include specific prohibitions against the use of forced, compulsory, or trafficked labour in our contracts with suppliers and business partners.
- Provide training and awareness to employees on modern slavery and human trafficking.
- Encourage employees, suppliers, and contractors to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery.
5. Due Diligence Processes
We have implemented the following measures to identify and mitigate risks of modern slavery:
- Supplier Assessments: We assess new suppliers for compliance with anti-slavery policies and require them to provide evidence of their own modern slavery statements where applicable.
- Contractual Obligations: All contracts with suppliers and contractors include clauses prohibiting modern slavery and human trafficking.
- Audits and Monitoring: We reserve the right to audit suppliers and contractors to ensure compliance with our policies.
6. Risk Assessment and Management
We regularly assess the risks of modern slavery in our operations and supply chains. This includes:
- Mapping our supply chains to identify areas of potential risk.
- Prioritizing high-risk areas for further investigation and action.
- Reviewing and updating our risk management processes annually.
7. Training and Awareness
We provide training to all employees to ensure they understand:
- The risks of modern slavery and human trafficking.
- How to identify signs of modern slavery.
- The steps to take if they suspect modern slavery is occurring.
8. Reporting Concerns
Employees, suppliers, and contractors are encouraged to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery or human trafficking. Reports can be made confidentially to:
- Andrew Laws, Director
- Email: andrew@yeseo.io
- Phone: 01473 852075
All reports will be taken seriously and investigated promptly.
9. Key Performance Indicators
To measure the effectiveness of our efforts, we will monitor:
- The percentage of suppliers who sign up to our anti-slavery policy.
- The number of employees trained on modern slavery awareness.
- The number of reported concerns and the actions taken to address them.
10. Policy Review
This policy will be reviewed annually or when significant changes occur in our business or supply chains.
11. Approval
This policy has been approved by the Board of Directors of Andrew Laws Associates Ltd.
