Modern Slavery

Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Policy

PJ Hegarty & Sons has zero tolerance of all forms of human trafficking, slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and all other trafficking-related activities. We are committed to fully complying with all applicable labour and employment laws, rules and regulations and working to eliminate the risk of human trafficking in our business and supply chains.

We are committed to achieving the highest standards of quality and integrity in all our business operations, and we expect anyone doing business with PJ Hegarty & Sons to share our values.

Our recruitment processes are transparent and thorough. We have extensive procedures in place with all new company employees where all identities are confirmed and verified.

Our Policies

We currently have several internal policies to make sure that all of our business is conducted in an ethical manner, including:

  • Recruitment Policy
  • Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy
  • Company Code of Conduct

Subcontractors & Suppliers

PJ Hegarty & Sons has built an extensive network of well-established and reputable subcontracts/suppliers with whom we maintain a strong ongoing relationship. We conduct our due diligence on new subcontractors/suppliers before engaging in business with them.

They are required to agree with and comply with our modern slavery & human trafficking policy before we engage their services.

Whistleblower Policy

PJ Hegarty & Sons staff may report any violations of or activity that are inconsistent with our policies and compliance procedures in line with our whistleblower policy.

To date, no reports have been received from employees, the public, or law enforcement agencies to indicate that modern slavery or human traffic practices have been identified in the company.