Modern Slavery Statement
USMICRO does not support forced labour, human trafficking, servitude or other forms of exploitation. We believe people should be treated with dignity and that business relationships should be conducted responsibly, lawfully and with respect for fundamental human rights.
This statement describes the principles that guide USMICRO’s approach to responsible employment, business relationships and awareness of modern slavery risks.
Exploitation has no place in responsible employment or business relationships.
USMICRO’s position is straightforward: forced labour, human trafficking, servitude, coercion and other forms of modern slavery are inconsistent with the standards of conduct we expect in responsible professional relationships.
People should be able to enter and leave employment in accordance with applicable law and agreed employment conditions.
Professional relationships should not rely on intimidation, exploitation, abuse or conditions that undermine basic human dignity.
Employment and business practices should respect the labour, employment and human-rights requirements that apply to the relevant relationship and jurisdiction.
Responsible business conduct includes remaining attentive to credible indications of exploitation across professional and commercial relationships.
Where credible concerns relating to forced labour, trafficking or exploitation are identified, they should be taken seriously and considered in the context of the relationship involved.
USMICRO operates as a software engineering and technology consulting company.
Our work is centered on software engineering, technology consulting, digital platforms, modernization, cloud, data, security and related technology services delivered through different client engagement and operating models.
Risk is not uniform across every activity. The type of service, geography, labour arrangement, supplier relationship and nature of the work can all affect the level and type of exposure involved.
Responsible employment starts with clarity, lawful conditions and respect for the individual.
USMICRO’s people-related approach is grounded in the principle that work should be undertaken voluntarily, under clear professional arrangements and without coercion, exploitation or unlawful restriction.
Work should be freely entered into.
Employment should not depend on threats, coercion, forced participation or other practices inconsistent with voluntary work.
People should understand the basis on which they are engaged.
Clarity around role expectations, employment arrangements and professional responsibilities helps reduce ambiguity and supports more responsible working relationships.
Professional conduct should respect dignity and lawful rights.
Employment relationships should not involve intimidation, exploitation or treatment that is inconsistent with applicable law and responsible workplace practice.
Access to work should not depend on exploitative conditions.
Opportunities should be connected to legitimate employment and professional requirements rather than improper financial pressure, coercion or deceptive arrangements.
Responsible business relationships require attention to how work is performed, not only what is delivered.
USMICRO works with clients, professionals, service providers and other organizations across different operating contexts. We believe those relationships should be conducted lawfully, transparently and with respect for people involved in delivering the work.
Work should be carried out within applicable legal requirements.
Business relationships should not depend on arrangements that involve forced labour, trafficking, coercion or other unlawful exploitation.
The nature of the working relationship should be reasonably clear.
Clarity around the parties involved, the work being performed and the basis of the engagement can help reduce ambiguity and support more responsible professional relationships.
Commercial pressure should not justify exploitative treatment.
Cost, speed or delivery expectations should not become a reason to disregard credible concerns about coercion, abuse or unlawful labour practices.
Concerns should be considered in the context of the relationship involved.
Where credible concerns arise, the appropriate response may depend on the nature of the relationship, the facts available and the seriousness of the issue.
Modern-slavery risk can vary across industries, locations and labour arrangements.
The presence and nature of risk can depend on factors such as geography, the type of work being performed, the use of subcontracting or labour intermediaries, and the degree of visibility into the underlying working arrangement.
Risk awareness begins with understanding the relationship and paying attention to credible warning signs.
Modern-slavery concerns should be considered proportionately. A professional services relationship may present different risks from a labour-intensive or heavily subcontracted activity, and the level of attention required should reflect the context.
Commercial relationships should not be treated as separate from basic expectations around lawful work, human dignity and responsible conduct.
Concerns about exploitation should be raised clearly and considered responsibly.
If you become aware of conduct connected with USMICRO that may involve forced labour, trafficking, coercion or other serious exploitation, you can raise the concern using the contact information below.
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Concerns can be raised using the contact details below.
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This statement may be updated as USMICRO’s business, operating practices and supporting evidence evolve.
Future revisions may reflect changes in the nature of our operations, applicable requirements, business relationships, risk awareness and the practices used to support responsible conduct.
USMICRO aims to communicate this subject in a way that is proportionate, evidence-based and avoids presenting unverified aspirations as established outcomes.