This legislation mandates that the Secretary of Labor implement a comprehensive training and continuing education program within 180 days of enactment. This program is designed for Department of Labor employees whose official duties warrant such instruction, with particular consideration for Wage and Hour Division staff in states experiencing significant increases in oppressive child labor. The training, which can be delivered virtually or in-class, will cover current trends and best practices for detecting human trafficking, identifying suspected victims and perpetrators, and establishing a clear protocol for referring cases to the Department of Justice and other appropriate authorities. It emphasizes collaboration with victim advocacy organizations and includes an evaluation component for employees. Furthermore, the Secretary of Labor must submit annual reports to Congress detailing the training's effectiveness, the number of employees trained, and the number of human trafficking cases referred by the Department of Labor, along with tracking the responses from referred agencies.
This legislation mandates that the Secretary of Labor implement a comprehensive training and continuing education program within 180 days of enactment. This program is designed for Department of Labor employees whose official duties warrant such instruction, with particular consideration for Wage and Hour Division staff in states experiencing significant increases in oppressive child labor. The training, which can be delivered virtually or in-class, will cover current trends and best practices for detecting human trafficking, identifying suspected victims and perpetrators, and establishing a clear protocol for referring cases to the Department of Justice and other appropriate authorities. It emphasizes collaboration with victim advocacy organizations and includes an evaluation component for employees. Furthermore, the Secretary of Labor must submit annual reports to Congress detailing the training's effectiveness, the number of employees trained, and the number of human trafficking cases referred by the Department of Labor, along with tracking the responses from referred agencies.