Modern Slavery Statement

Overseas Teams (OT) is committed to upholding the principles of the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018 and addressing the issues of modern slavery and human trafficking. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our efforts to prevent and mitigate the risk of modern slavery within our organisation and supply chain in accordance with the Act.

Overseas Team is an Australian company that specialises in providing virtual services, with our services primarily delivered by staff located in the Philippines. We are dedicated to conducting our business operations ethically and responsibly, ensuring that all our team members are treated fairly, with respect, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018.

Our Approach to Modern Slavery in Compliance with the Act At Overseas Team, we are committed to taking a comprehensive and proactive approach to address modern slavery, in line with the requirements of the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018. Our approach includes the following key elements:

1. Ethical Employment Practices: We hire employees in the Philippines in accordance with all relevant labour laws and regulations. We pay our staff above-market wages, ensuring that their compensation aligns with the Act’s requirements.
2. Benefits and Well-being: Overseas Team provides comprehensive benefits to our employees, including health insurance, leave entitlements, and other remuneration bonuses as mandated by the Act.
3. Flexibility and Work/Life Balance: We understand the importance of work/life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to our employees, enabling them to work from home in compliance with the Act’s emphasis on remote work.
4. Training and Awareness: We provide regular training to our employees in the Philippines to ensure they are aware of their rights and are equipped to recognise and report any signs of modern slavery, as mandated by the Act.
5. Supplier Due Diligence: We conduct due diligence on our suppliers to ensure they share our commitment to ethical labour practices and do not engage in modern slavery or human trafficking, in accordance with the Act’s requirements.
6. Reporting Mechanisms: We have established clear reporting mechanisms to encourage our employees to report any concerns related to modern slavery or unethical conduct within our organization or supply chain, in accordance with the Act.
   

Conclusion

Overseas Team is committed to aligning its practices with the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018. This Modern Slavery Statement reflects our ongoing commitment to preventing and mitigating the risk of modern slavery within our organisation and supply chain, in full compliance with the Act. This statement has been approved by the Directors of Overseas Team and will be reviewed annually, as required by the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018, to ensure its continued effectiveness.

Sincerely,

Kelly Mackay

Director