Supporting responsible and compliant operations
AHM's Social Compliance Unit provides training and technical assistance to help member companies strengthen workplace practices and address applicable labor and social compliance requirements.
Support covers national labor legislation, codes of conduct, market requirements, trade agreements and other expectations relevant to responsible business operations.
Key areas of social compliance support
Programs address labor relations, workplace rights, responsible employment practices and requirements that companies may encounter in international supply chains.
Labor Legislation & Workplace Rights Labor requirements · association · collective bargaining · social protection
Training and technical assistance cover labor legislation and workplace rights relevant to employment practices within member companies.
Conflict Resolution Adequate Conflict Resolution Program · RAC
The Adequate Conflict Resolution Program (RAC) supports companies with training related to the management and resolution of workplace conflicts.
Gender & Workplace Protection Violence prevention · harassment · gender-related workplace issues
Training addresses workplace issues related to gender and the prevention of different forms of violence and harassment affecting employees.
Market & Compliance Requirements Trade agreements · codes of conduct · customer requirements
Programs help companies understand selected requirements associated with international markets, commercial relationships and recognized responsible-business practices.
Specialized Compliance Topics Legal updates · customs and tax topics · FLA guidance · child labor procedures
Specialized training complements the Unit's core labor programs with regulatory updates and selected workplace compliance topics.
Strengthening internal compliance capability
Technical assistance can be delivered directly at company facilities to support internal teams and prepare operations for social compliance reviews.
Facility-level support helps companies review selected practices and prepare for customer or third-party social compliance assessments.
Specialized training helps personnel responsible for internal compliance activities strengthen their knowledge of social compliance review processes.
Connected with key institutions and organizations
The Social Compliance Unit works through inter-institutional relationships that connect labor, social protection, training, trade and responsible-business expertise.
Need support with a social compliance matter?
Contact the Social Compliance Unit for training, technical assistance or in-plant support related to workplace and social compliance requirements.