Denunciation of work analogous to slavery in the wine sector, in Serra Gaucha, takes the

Public Power to intervene and encourage labor compliance.

On May 24, 2023, a protocol of intent was signed by the Ministry of Labor and Employment

With entities of workers and companies in the state of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, for

adoption of good labor practices, in order to eradicate work analogous to

Slavery in grape production companies. This runs after 207 workers have been

rescued in conditions analogous to slavery in the city of Bento Gonçalves, on 22 of

February this year.

The document provides for some procedures that must be observed, such as the conditions

salubrity of accommodation, cafeteria, worker protection and transportation.

This reinforces the obligation for companies to implement compliance programs

effective, guaranteeing the rights provided for in labor legislation, both of its employees

How much of outsourced companies and other business partners, in order to protect the company

In the involvement of illicit practices of business partners.

As the workforce used by companies is often provided by

Different kinds of hiring, it is certain that the risks arising from the type of hiring

increases, making it necessary to perform steps and continuous monitoring of

Third parties in the fulfillment of good corporate governance practices, among them,

Observance of best social and labor practices for eradication of work analogous to

slavery, harassment and other types of violence in the workplace.

The lower the access to what is done by service providers, on behalf and in interest

of your company, the greater the chances of being surprised by administrative sanctions and

Judicial, not to mention the shaking in the reputation of your company's image when an unlawful act

caused by the third may come to light.

That's why the service provider's careful selection, checking their suitability,

It is effective in reducing the risks inherent to outsourcing. Therefore, the Due Diligence of

third parties before and during the contractual validity is a very valuable preventive measure, and owes

be incorporated into the company's procedures, regardless of the segment or size.

Flavia Alejandra Fernández de Goes