Modern Slavery Policy

1. Policy Statement

Yellow Stone Associates is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our business and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and strive to ensure that slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking have no place in our operations.

We uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and expect the same from our employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners.

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

All employees (permanent, temporary, and agency workers)
Contractors, consultants, and third-party providers
Our supply chain and business partners

3. Our Business and Supply Chains

Yellow Stone Associates provides payroll services to the private social and healthcare sector in the United Kingdom. Our operations involve working with healthcare providers, agencies, contractors, and administrative staff.

We work with UK-based suppliers and subcontractors. We recognise that some areas of our supply chain may pose a higher risk of modern slavery, particularly where outsourced labour is involved.

4. Our Commitment and Approach

We are committed to:

Acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings
Implementing and enforcing effective systems to prevent modern slavery
Conducting risk assessments of our suppliers and service partners
Providing training to staff on identifying and reporting potential issues
Responding promptly to concerns or incidents of non-compliance

5. Due Diligence

We conduct due diligence on our suppliers and service providers to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards. This includes:

Assessing risks of modern slavery in supply chains
Requiring confirmation of compliance with the Modern Slavery Act
Terminating contracts with suppliers who breach this policy

6. Risk Areas

While our business operates primarily in the UK, we acknowledge risks may exist in:

Outsourced labour services
Third-party suppliers, especially those involved in recruitment or agency staffing
Any suppliers who operate in high-risk sectors or countries

We monitor these areas and aim to mitigate risk through contractual controls and regular reviews.

7. Training and Awareness

We provide training to relevant staff on:

Understanding modern slavery and human trafficking
Identifying signs of exploitation
How to report concerns safely and confidentially

8. Reporting Concerns

We encourage all employees and stakeholders to report any concerns about suspected modern slavery or unethical practices. Reports can be made confidentially to:

info@yellowstone-associates.co.uk

We will investigate all reports thoroughly and take appropriate action, including reporting to relevant authorities if required.

9. Responsibility for the Policy

Day-to-Day Implementation: Managers and supervisors are responsible for enforcing the policy in their areas.
Review: This policy will be reviewed annually or in response to significant changes in legislation or operations.

10. Breaches of This Policy

Any employee or third party found to have breached this policy may face disciplinary action, including termination of employment or contract. Criminal activity will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.