Forced labor in North American supply chains has emerged as a major issue for importers to include as part of their compliance programs. This is attributable to the USMCA’s absolute prohibition against the importation of goods made with forced labor and the subsequent actions taken by USMCA parties to introduce forced-labor-related compliance and enforcement mechanisms. Notwithstanding these positive legal and regulatory developments, the presumptions, procedures, and enforcement dynamics that characterize U.S., Mexican, and Canadian forced labor practices are quite disparate. The uncertainty that flows from this evolving situation can introduce compliance and enforcement risks for North American importers and exporters.
Join Content Enablers for a 90-minute webinar on September 5, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time to hear Luis Martinez (Abogados Martinez Serna, Mexico), Robert Kossick (A.N. Deringer, U.S.), and Daniel Kiselbach (Miller Thomson, Canada) share their knowledge and insights on this subject matter. Among the topics to be discussed are:
- An overview of legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to forced labor in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
- Identification of the main similarities and differences between U.S., Canadian, and Mexican forced labor practices
- Due diligence resources and strategies
- Forced labor challenges
- New developments in U.S., Canadian, and Mexican forced labor practices
- Forced labor best practices
This webinar is one you cannot miss if you are responsible for import compliance, supply chain, purchasing, or just need to be aware of the latest compliance requirements and risks related to forced labor.