Date – 18/11/2023

Reg – Violation of ‘No forced labour’

Dear Vendor Partner,
This is to bring to your notice that Tata Steel has got a due diligence done by an independent
third party regarding effective implementation of Human Rights in its own operations and
supply chain; and identification of risks thereof.
During the survey the following issues have been brought to our notice which are considered
as violation of ‘No forced labour’.
1. Security deposit from worker in lieu of safety PPEs, uniform etc. provided.
2. Non reimbursement of the payment done by workers for their periodic medical
checkup, skill assessment etc. required for renewal of gate passes.
3. Non issuance of joining letter to worker stating the terms and conditions (wages,
leave, bonus, working hours, etc.) of employment and having concurrence the from
worker being employed.
4. Non issuance of Employment Card to worker.
As you are signatory to Tata Steel’s Business Associate Code of Conduct, you are expected to
abide by the same.
Kindly initiate the following actions from your side on immediate basis to rectify the
mentioned situations and report back to us stating compliance from your side.
1. Stop taking security deposits and reimburse the amount to all the workers from whom
the same has been taken.
2. You are required to pay the fee for your workers’ periodic medical examination, skill
assessments etc.
3. Joining letter indicating all working terms and conditions to be issued all new and old
workers.
4. Issue of Employment Card to worker within three days of joining.
5. Communicate to your workers regarding the conditions which falls under Forced
Labour.
Tata Steel is committed to protect Human Rights of all its direct and indirect employees and
your support is solicited for the same. Any such violation in future will be dealt severely.

(Chief Procurement)
Tata Steel