Know Your Rights
13 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -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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Episodes
Surviving labour abuse: a victim's story
September 28, 2021 12:39 - 15 minutes - 13.2 MBMuch 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: Lev...
Reporting concerns and what happens to my information?
September 28, 2021 12:37 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MBUnderstanding 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 o...
Modern slavery and how to spot the signs of exploitation
September 28, 2021 12:37 - 11 minutes - 9.98 MBIn 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...
A crash course in employment rights
September 28, 2021 12:36 - 23 minutes - 17.4 MBIn 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...
How to apply for jobs safely
September 28, 2021 12:32 - 13 minutes - 10.8 MBJob 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 w...
Workers' rights qualification: an introduction
September 28, 2021 12:31 - 20 minutes - 16.6 MBGLAA 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 informa...
Exploatarea prin muncă: povestea unei victim
May 05, 2021 08:16 - 13 minutes - 10.3 MBExploatarea 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, fiz...
Labour exploitation: a victim's story
May 05, 2021 08:12 - 16 minutes - 16.5 MBLabour 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 hea...
Is your car wash trading standards compliant?
April 27, 2021 10:43 - 10 minutes - 8.05 MBCustomers at hand car washes and any other business should be provided with all the basic information that they need to be able to make an informed decision about the goods or services that they purchase. In this episode, Dean Cooke from Slough Trading Standards talks to Andreea Salvage about the key consumer protections people should be aware of. The law protects your consumer rights when you buy goods or services. You can get help if you feel you have been treated unfairly at a hand ca...
Why health and safety matters
April 27, 2021 10:42 - 10 minutes - 7.04 MBHealth and safety is all about stopping workers from getting hurt or ill through work. Everyone has a right to work in places where risks to their health and safety are properly controlled. Health and safety is particularly important at hand car washes, with the use of chemicals and also the interaction employees have with customers. In this episode, Chris Maher from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) joins journalist Andreea Salvage to explain the powers of HSE in shutting down unsafe ...
Pay and the National Minimum Wage
April 27, 2021 10:34 - 15 minutes - 11.5 MBThe National Minimum Wage was introduced on April 1 1999 and in the following 22 years, it has transformed the UK’s labour market. In the first 20 years of its existence, HM Revenue and Customs’ dedicated National Minimum Wage team helped over 835,000 workers recover almost £119 million in unpaid wages. Joining journalist Andreea Salvage for this episode is Barry Greene, from the NMW team. Barry gives listeners a rundown of everything you need to know about the National Minimum Wage, why...
Spotting the signs of exploitation at hand car washes
April 27, 2021 10:33 - 17 minutes - 12.5 MBWorkers being exploited for their labour is something that sadly continues to exist in 21st century Britain. Men, women and children of all ages and backgrounds can become victims of human trafficking, forced labour, domestic servitude or debt bondage. Victims are controlled by force, threats, coercion, abduction, fraud and deception. In this episode, journalist Andreea Salvage speaks to Lys Ford, Senior Prevention and Partnerships Officer at the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLA...
What is the Responsible Car Wash Scheme?
April 22, 2021 10:56 - 12 minutes - 8.07 MBThe number of hand car washes in the UK has increased dramatically over the last 15 years. As many as 7,000 hand car washes have popped up across the country and while many follow all the rules and regulations, the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) and other law enforcement agencies have uncovered issues ranging from labour exploitation to non-payment of the National Minimum Wage and health and safety breaches. In this episode, journalist Andreea Salvage is joined by Teresa Say...