With the worldwide evolution of labor laws, the concept
'slave labor' also changed – or got expanded –
and it now applies to all types of forced labor, even to persons in
situations analogous to slavery. Would a duly implemented and
operated complaint channel help companies avoid slave labor
problems?
When addressing the issue of slave labor, many people recall the
stories taught in History books, which concluded with the 1888 Lei
Áurea ("Golden Act"). The fact is that, with the
worldwide evolution of labor laws, the concept 'slave
labor' also changed, and it now applies to all types of forced
labor.
The focus of labor legislation is always to ensure decent
working conditions and the workers' well-being and integrity.
To the same extent, the further away from the rules, the more prone
to slavery a job will be. To avoid any confusion, Brazil –
which is a signatory to the American Convention on Human Rights,
the Pact of San Jose of Costa Rica, and International
