California AB381 mandates strict compliance with anti-trafficking and anti-forced labor laws for state contracts.

California AB381 requires state agencies to ensure that contractors and subcontractors comply with anti-trafficking and anti-forced labor laws. Contractors must certify compliance with the Sweatfree Code of Conduct, prohibiting forced labor, sweatshop labor, and exploitation of children. Contractors must also ensure safe working conditions, provide necessary documents to employees, and prohibit recruitment fees. Violations can result in contract termination, penalties, and debarment. The bill aims to prevent the use of forced or child labor in state procurement processes.

California AB381 mandates strict compliance with anti-trafficking and anti-forced labor laws for state contracts.

California AB381 requires state agencies to ensure that contractors and subcontractors comply with anti-trafficking and anti-forced labor laws. Contractors must certify compliance with the Sweatfree Code of Conduct, prohibiting forced labor, sweatshop labor, and exploitation of children. Contractors must also ensure safe working conditions, provide necessary documents to employees, and prohibit recruitment fees. Violations can result in contract termination, penalties, and debarment. The bill aims to prevent the use of forced or child labor in state procurement processes.