MSEUF

Modern Slavery Policy

Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation (MSEUF) maintains a zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labor, and child labor. The University is committed to upholding ethical labor standards in all its employment practices, procurement processes, and vendor partnerships, in compliance with national labor laws and international human rights conventions.

1. Policy Statement

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

All employees (regular, probationary, contractual, part-time)
All third-party contractors, suppliers, and service providers
Any individual or entity engaged in a formal or informal agreement with MSEUF

3. Principles and Commitments

MSEUF is guided by the following core commitments:

a. Prohibition of Forced and Involuntary Labor - All employment contracts and supplier agreements strictly prohibit any form of modern slavery, including forced, bonded, or involuntary labor.

b. Child Labor Prohibition - MSEUF does not tolerate child labor and ensures full compliance with the minimum employment age required by law and international standards.

c. Supplier and Contractor Accountability - Vendors and contractors must comply with MSEUF’s ethical labor standards. Contracts require written affirmation of their adherence, with corresponding sanctions for violations.

d. Labor Standards Compliance - MSEUF integrates modern slavery awareness into internal policies and reinforces them through onboarding, trainings, and institutional culture.

4. Implementation Guidelines

a. Supplier Compliance Requirements

Suppliers must certify adherence to anti-modern slavery and child labor laws.
Contracts contain enforceable clauses on ethical employment practices.
Vendors found violating these clauses may face blacklisting or legal action.

b. Monitoring and Auditing

Annual audits are conducted to assess compliance of both internal departments and external partners.
MSEUF reserves the right to request documentation or inspect facilities of partners when necessary.

c. Training and Awareness

Mandatory orientation and continuing education programs educate employees and relevant personnel on identifying and reporting modern slavery risks.
Awareness campaigns are run periodically across university departments.

d. Reporting Mechanism

Any employee or stakeholder can confidentially report suspicions of modern slavery to the Human Resource Department or through official grievance channels.
All reports are investigated thoroughly and confidentially, with protection from retaliation.

5. Roles and Responsibilities

Role	Responsibility
HR Department	Policy implementation, staff training, investigation of reports, and coordination of audits
Procurement Unit	Supplier screening, contract compliance, and review
Audit Office	Annual monitoring, review of supplier practices
All Employees	Awareness, vigilance, and reporting of any suspected unethical labor practice

6. Disciplinary Action

Any violation of this policy—by employees, suppliers, or contractors—will be subject to disciplinary measures including termination of employment or contracts, and possible legal consequences under Philippine labor laws and international statutes.

7. Review and Continuous Improvement

This policy is reviewed annually by the Human Resource Department and updated as needed to address emerging risks, legal developments, and institutional goals.

8. Reference

This policy is anchored on the MSEUF Employees’ Manual, Provision II – General Employment Policies, Section A.1.2: Modern Slavery Prevention and Ethical Labor Standards.