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Company Response

21 Mag 2024

Author:
Waitrose

Waitrose response to calls to meet costs of Employer Pays Principle across supply chains

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The Partnership prohibits its supply chain from charging workers to secure work, including the payment of recruitment fees or associated costs as defined by the ILO. Please see further context detailed here...

In the UK, the temporary labour needed for the summer picking season remains an area where workers’ rights may be at risk. This is an industry-wide challenge, requiring collaboration between supply chain actors and government to mitigate the risks. We have joined the Seasonal Workers Taskforce, working to improve recruitment practices and provide better worker opportunities in the UK agricultural sector...

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