As part of a continual effort to battle human trafficking, the federal government has proved its dedication to maintain a zero-tolerance policy. Late last year, President Biden served to bolster these ongoing efforts by authorizing bipartisan legislation that takes a robust stand against this illicit trade.
A critical element within this legislation is the heightened scrutiny surrounding contractor compliance with anti-trafficking regulations. The ripple effects of this new law, barring contractors from engaging in, supporting, or denying the existence of human trafficking, promise significant change for businesses tied with federal contracts. All the comprehensive details regarding the government’s updated combating stance can be found here.
Presented by Hogan Lovells, this update draws attention to the federal government’s anti-human trafficking structure, the key takeaways from the law, and valuable considerations for federal contractors. This discourse is particularly pertinent to legal professionals engaged with corporations that hold government contracts, or those involved in advising businesses about contract compliance.
- The Federal Government’s Anti-Human Trafficking Framework
- Key Points from the Law
- Considerations for Federal Contractors
This element of the report provides a lightning-rod focus on the trained regard the government has towards human trafficking. The framework underscores the significant role government contractors play in advancing their zero-tolerance policy.
Here, the report identifies the law’s vital aspects, detailing how they impact both the federal government’s approach to human trafficking and the obligations of federal contractors.
In this final section, the report details the various considerations federal contractors should be mindful of, given these legislative changes. The ultimate goal here is for contractors and subcontractors to understand and internalize their crucial role in preventing human trafficking and comply willingly with federal regulations.
These shifts present a challenge for the legal teams of contracting firms. Yet, they also offer a unique opportunity to operate as front line guardians against human trafficking. The corporate legal world must continually adapt to these changes to foster legally compliant, ethical, and responsible contractors that the federal government, and indeed, the world, wishes to see.