"The German Supply Chain Act (Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz - LkSG) commences in 2023. Within the first step, companies with more than 3,000 employees fall into the scope. From 01.01.2024, the threshold drops to 1,00 employees. In addition to the requirements for risk analysis and prevention regarding compliance with environmental protetion and human rights, companies within the scope of the law are also required to implement a complaints procedure, which has only been partially by law."
Read the full article by Dr Kathrin Bürger, which appeared in Issue 2/2022 of LabourLawMagazine, starting on page 11 here or in the PDF attached.
