Modern Slavery Policy
- Policy Statement
Adhoc Actors is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms and operates with the highest ethical standards. As a UK-based business providing professional actors for various occasions, we recognise the importance of addressing these serious issues within our supply chains, operations, and services. We aim to ensure that modern slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking do not occur within our organisation or among the actors and other individuals we engage with.
This policy outlines our approach to eliminating modern slavery and human trafficking and reflects our commitment to complying with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. It sets out the steps we take to prevent exploitation and promote transparency in our practices.
- Scope of the Policy
This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and freelancers of Adhoc Actors, including:
- The recruitment and hiring processes for actors.
- Relationships with suppliers, agents, and any third-party organisations that provide services or support to Adhoc Actors.
- The day-to-day operations and supply chains in which we engage.
- Our Commitment to Preventing Modern Slavery
Adhoc Actors recognises the potential risks of modern slavery and human trafficking, particularly within the entertainment and performance sectors, and is committed to:
- Taking all necessary steps to ensure that modern slavery is not present in our business or supply chains.
- Conducting regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate any risk of slavery or human trafficking.
- Ensuring that all individuals working for or with Adhoc Actors are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
- Due Diligence and Risk Assessment
To assess and manage the risk of modern slavery, Adhoc Actors will:
- Regularly review and assess our recruitment and employment practices to ensure fair and ethical treatment of all actors and workers.
- Engage in thorough checks on suppliers and third-party service providers to ensure they meet our ethical standards, particularly concerning their own labour practices.
- Encourage actors, employees, and other stakeholders to report any concerns about modern slavery or unethical treatment through our confidential reporting channels.
- Recruitment of Actors
We are committed to ensuring that all actors we hire are provided with contracts that clearly outline their rights and obligations. Adhoc Actors will ensure:
- Actors are always paid fairly and promptly, in accordance with applicable laws and agreed terms.
- Any contract signed by an actor is clear and transparent, outlining their working hours, compensation, and working conditions.
- We do not engage with any recruitment agencies or individuals who are involved in the exploitation or trafficking of workers.
- A transparent and safe recruitment process, ensuring that no actor is forced into employment against their will or through deceptive practices.
- Training and Awareness
We will provide regular training for all employees, freelancers, and key stakeholders on modern slavery and human trafficking. This training will:
- Educate individuals on how to identify signs of modern slavery or human trafficking.
- Outline how employees and contractors should report any concerns regarding potential modern slavery or trafficking.
- Encourage an ethical work culture where employees are empowered to act against exploitation or forced labour.
- Supplier and Third-Party Management
Adhoc Actors acknowledges that modern slavery risks can extend beyond our direct employment practices and into our supply chains. As such, we will:
- Require all suppliers, agents, and contractors to confirm that they do not engage in or support modern slavery, human trafficking, or forced labour.
- Regularly review supplier practices and, where appropriate, perform audits to ensure compliance with this policy.
- Maintain a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery in our supply chain, and take immediate action if a supplier or partner is found to be in breach of this policy.
- Reporting and Whistleblowing
Adhoc Actors encourages individuals to report any concerns regarding modern slavery or human trafficking without fear of retaliation. We have implemented a clear whistleblowing procedure that:
- Allows employees, actors, suppliers, and contractors to report concerns anonymously.
- Ensures that all reports will be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly, with appropriate actions taken based on findings.
- Provides support and protection to individuals who raise concerns in good faith.
- Monitoring and Auditing
We will continuously monitor the effectiveness of this policy and its implementation, including conducting periodic audits of our recruitment processes and supply chains. The policy will be reviewed annually, and any necessary adjustments will be made to address emerging risks or challenges.
- Responsibility for Implementation
The responsibility for ensuring compliance with this policy rests with the senior management team at Adhoc Actors, including:
- The CEO/Managing Director, who is ultimately responsible for overseeing the implementation of this policy.
- The HR and Operations teams, who are responsible for the day-to-day adherence to recruitment, employment, and supply chain standards.
- All employees, freelancers, and actors, who must adhere to the principles of this policy and report any concerns promptly.
- Conclusion
Adhoc Actors is committed to providing a fair, ethical, and transparent environment for all our actors, employees, and stakeholders. We will continue to take all necessary steps to eliminate modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains.
Adhoc
Immersive
Training
Consultancy
Associate Actors
About
FAQs
Services
Costumed Characters
Dinner Theatre
Murder Mysteries
Product Launches
Video/Film
Voiceover
Policies
Terms & Conditions
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Modern Slavery Policy