Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

This bill mandates that the Secretary of Labor implement a program within 180 days to provide training and periodic continuing education to specific Department of Labor employees. This training is particularly emphasized for employees of the Wage and Hour Division operating in states experiencing a significant increase in oppressive child labor, ensuring they are equipped to identify and address human trafficking. The training, which can be in-class or virtual, will cover current trends and best practices relevant to employees' duties, focusing on methods for identifying suspected victims and perpetrators of human trafficking. It will also establish a clear course of action for referring potential cases to the Department of Justice and other appropriate authorities, emphasizing collaboration with victim advocacy organizations and other government officials. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary of Labor to submit annual reports to Congress. These reports must detail the effectiveness of the training, the number of employees who completed it, and the number of human trafficking cases referred to law enforcement, including how the Department tracks the response to these referrals.