Fundamental Labor Rights
The seafood industry has recently faced
much-publicized cases of slavery on fishing vessels and use of child labor in
some parts of aquaculture. While these extreme cases only concern part of these
sectors, they tarnish their reputations and raise concerns in consumers and
investors. Addressing social issues and workers’ rights is therefore not only a
moral obligation, it is a business necessity. In this 45-minute course, you are going to learn about the fundamentals of labor rights.
Worker Safety and Health
The
repercussions from deficits in occupational safety and health can be severe and
have long-term physical, emotional and social impacts for individuals and
their families. OSH
deficits also have repercussions for businesses, including reputational damage,
lost consumer and investor confidence, and direct and indirect costs to the
business. Responsible business is about promoting the highest possible health and safety standards. In this 25-minute course, you are going to learn about worker safety and health.
Community Relations
Aquaculture
can be an important contributor to local employment and social and economic
development, especially in remote rural areas where opportunities are limited.
Yet aquaculture has sometimes been criticized for its detrimental effects on
surrounding communities through negative environmental or social impacts. Aquaculture
facilities can take a number of steps to ensure positive and productive
relations with members of the communities they impact. In this short course, you’re going to learn about community relations.