LaborShield is a comprehensive resource developed by the U.S. Department of Labor to power American job creation by exposing foreign goods made with unfair trade practices. This app puts ILAB’s research right at the fingertips of American enterprise, showing labor risks in more than 145 countries and helping U.S. businesses pinpoint exactly where problems might occur. With country and sector-specific insights, LaborShield empowers companies to self-assess their supply chains, spot red flags early, and consider taking action before foreign labor abuses harm their reputation or America’s workers.
Key things you can do with this app are:
- Identify foreign goods made with labor abuses;
- Strengthen supply chain resilience;
- Prevent the procurement and importation of goods made with forced labor;
- Review whether countries have strong laws and enforcement efforts;
- See what businesses can do to mitigate reputational damage.
Companies can use this app to help identify risks before they become liabilities, thus enabling them to protect their reputations and demonstrate a good faith commitment to lawful sourcing. Using this app can also be a starting point to empower yourself with knowledge about labor abuses around the world.
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