12 Questions
What should the monitoring system track at a minimum?
Risks of forced and child labor, discrimination, workplace violence, freedom of association, collective bargaining, and health and safety concerns
What records are MFs and LFs expected to keep?
Records of working hours, wages, and any accidents
How should the monitoring system account for different risks?
It should account for differing risks for diverse groups of people, especially women and people in vulnerable situations or facing exclusion
Who should be represented in the individual or committee responsible for the monitoring system?
Workers (as well as farmers for a PU) and women
What is recommended for LFs regarding worker representation?
To have a formal worker representative selected to participate
How will the effectiveness of the monitoring system be evaluated?
By whether or not the system has proactively identified labor risks or incidents and effectively taken measures to improve/remedy and/or prevent the issue
What is the primary purpose of the monitoring system described in the text?
To anticipate and mitigate potential labor rights violations
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component of the monitoring system?
Detailed worker productivity reports
Why can identifying labor rights violations be challenging in the agricultural sector, according to the text?
The informal structure of farm work and hidden nature of issues
What is the key difference between the 'traditional compliance approach' and the 'assess and address' approach described in the text?
The traditional approach focuses on detecting specific violations, while the 'assess and address' approach focuses on anticipating and mitigating potential violations.
Which of the following is specifically mentioned as a part of the monitoring system's operation?
Individual(s) responsible for the monitoring system are clearly identified
What action is required when risks are identified through the monitoring system?
Prompt actions are taken to address these risks and prevent their escalation
This quiz covers the requirements for an effective system to identify and address risks and incidents of labour rights violations. Topics include responsibilities of individuals in the monitoring system, representation of farmers and workers, and actions to prevent escalation of risks.
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