Negligence in relation to the contractor’s obligations can lead to joint and several liability, in which all parties are equally responsible.
The contracting company can be held liable if it fails to adequately monitor the outsourcer’s compliance with labor standards.
How to prevent legal and reputational risks?
- Reinforce internal policies that guarantee compliance with labor laws.
- Carry out constant checks on the operations of third-party partners.
- Monitor working conditions in the supply chain.
Want to know more? Click here and check out the article by Byanca Farias, a lawyer from our Labor team, published by the Law Innovation portal.
