QAPlus Ltd
Modern Slavery Policy and Statement
1. QAPlus is committed to ensure Modern Slavery plays no part in our business.
1.1 Slavery, forced labour, servitude, and human trafficking are types of ‘Modern Slavery’ – criminal activity
that deprives victims of their liberty and usually involves financial and other exploitation.
1.2 We conduct our business fairly, ethically and with respect to fundamental human rights and the prevention of all forms of Modern Slavery, both in our
business and in our supply chains. We will not tolerate it.
1.3 You must read and comply with this policy if you work for, or on behalf of us in any capacity including as: an employee, director, officer, worker, consultant,
volunteer, supplier or service provider.
1.4 Failure to comply with this policy may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal, or termination of the contract between you and us. It could also
involve other legal steps being taken against you.
1.5 Our Anti-Slavery Officer (‘ASO’) is Chris Davis, responsible for this policy.
2. Preventing Modern Slavery in our business
2.1 We carry out appropriate checks on all employees, recruitment agencies and suppliers, so that we know who is working for us or on our behalf.
2.2 We give every employee a written employment contract, and he or she is paid in accordance with the law. We comply with our legal obligations to
ensure the health and safety of all of our employees and workers, including in relation to working hours, rest breaks and holidays.
2.3 All employees are required to be aware of ALL company Policies, including Modern Slavery.
3 Suppliers, on request, must assess your business and supply chains and confirm to our ASO that you:
● Comply with your legal obligations, in relation to Modern Slavery; and
● Are committed to ensuring there is no Modern Slavery taking place in your business, or your supply chain.
● Will provide, on request, a copy of your Modern Slavery Policy.
If you breach this policy, or are found to have Modern Slavery in your business, or knowingly in your supply chain, we may terminate our contract with you
and pursue legal remedies against you.
4. If you are an Employee:
4.1 This Policy does not form part of your employment contract.
4.2 You must immediately report any suspicions of Modern Slavery in our business or supply chains to our ASO. Our ASO will investigate and report to our
Board of Directors within a reasonable time, on actions which may require to be taken.
4.2 You will not suffer any detrimental treatment as a result of reporting any genuine concerns, raised in good faith, under this policy. This applies, even if after
investigation, they are found to be mistaken. If you believe that you have suffered any such treatment, you should immediately tell our ASO and, if you are
an employee, refer to our Grievance and Whistleblowing Policies.
Policy Statement
Structure: QAPlus is a software development company with all 10employees based in the UK.
We don’t use sub-contractors and therefore suppliers are limited to power, consumables and occasional equipment purchases.
Policy risk: Recruitment for new staff is the key risk.
Diligence: Salaries are generally over £30,000 pa. Before new staff are recruited we check their Visa validity [if appropriate] as part of our ‘Starter Protocol’
and references are taken from previous employers.
Awareness: Directors are aware of their obligations under the Modern Slavery Policy. Changes to legislation are monitored through our employment
consultants ‘WorkNest’ and impact is considered by the Management Board. Any changes are documented and both Policy and Starter Protocol
are updated as necessary.
The board has reviewed our Policy and Statement and approved both for publication
Approved C.R. Davis
Director
30.Dec.26