A sensitive topic, but one that needs to be discussed
Child labor daily talks are about raising the team’s awareness to prevent the exploitation of young labor — a serious subject that needs constant attention.
What Brazilian law says about this
- Prohibited from working before age 16, except as an apprentice starting at 14.
- Full protection for children and adolescents, prohibiting hazardous or unhealthy work.
- Specific protective rules for authorized minors permitted to work.
Where this matters most
Especially in sectors with complex supplier chains, where exploitation can occur at a link the company doesn’t directly control.
What’s worth bringing up in this conversation
How to identify a possible exploitation sign, where to report a suspicion, and the difference between a legal apprentice and illegal labor.
What’s at stake if this happens
Finding child labor in the supply chain leads to severe legal penalties and serious damage to the company’s reputation — especially if it’s audited by partners.