Eight Liabilities that can Destroy Your Business

8 Liabilities Your Lawyer May Not Know About…

That Can Destroy You and Your Business

When you hear the words “human trafficking,” does your mind switch off? That’s not my problem. That’s got nothing to do with me or my business. That’s a mistake.

Human trafficking is the world’s fastest growing crime, and it can literally devastate you, your family, and your business.

The ugly truth is legitimate businesses are being infiltrated by human trafficking organizations at an alarming rate. Multi-national corporations and their executives as well as “Mom and Pop” businesses and their employees can be destroyed by these criminals.

If you have employees or if you subcontract work, you and your business are at risk.

Trafficking involves compelled labor or service. You probably automatically think of forced prostitution, but there are many other instances as well. People are trafficked for work in restaurants, hotel housekeeping, construction, landscaping, factories, day labor, domestic service and child care, among others.

As the old saying goes, ignorance of the law is no excuse. The Department of Justice, Department of State, Department of Labor, and other enforcement organizations place a high priority on this crime. Your company can face federal and civil liability for acts of employees or subcontractors. And you don’t even have to know about it. If you “should have known,” you can be held liable, criminally and civilly.

The result can be financial devastation for individuals and businesses. Awards in human trafficking cases have been very high. Your image and reputation can be ruined by negative publicity, and customers disappear.

You may have seen these stories in the headlines:

Sony faces negative publicity after an executive and his wife lost a civil lawsuit. They had forced a domestic servant to work 18 hour days, and the wife had assaulted her. The couple was ordered to pay $825,000. Sony fired the executive, who ultimately filed bankruptcy. (The insurance company, which had no policy in place to deny coverage to those involved in human trafficking crimes, also lost money.) Later, the couple was prosecuted in federal criminal court, and the wife was sentenced to three years in prison. Her husband was fined and sentenced to community service.

Los Angeles Times, Dept. of Justice, CNN Anderson Cooper

http://articles.latimes.com/2004/sep/06/local/me-filipina6

http://www.usdoj.gov/opa/pr/2008/January/08_crt_072.html

http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0702/16/acd.02.html

The Cheesecake Factory made headlines when a bartender employed in their San Antonio restaurant convinced a waitress there to sell her two young daughters for commercial sex. Because he was a predator known to law enforcement, he was arrested when he made a deal with a federal agent. Cheesecake Factory will face further negative publicity as the investigation and trial proceeds. Had they had training and policy in place, the company may have been proactive in bringing this predator to justice, receiving positive press and public accolades.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/Testimony_reveals_child_sex_case_details.html

KBR, a former subsidiary of Halliburton, has been sued by a Nepalese man who says he was forced to work in a KBR warehouse in Iraq. (AFP, Aug. 27, 2008)

A Chiropractor learned his massage therapist was engaged in trafficking and prostitution when federal agents arrived at his door with guns drawn, detaining all in the office, including patients, for hours. Because the chiropractor “should have known” what was going on, he faces civil and criminal prosecution.

“Teen Trafficking,” a recent TV documentary, tells the story of two middle class American girls kidnapped in Ohio, and forced into prostitution. (It could be your kids.)

An Employee travels abroad, has sex with a minor, and faces federal prosecution upon return to the U.S. What should fellow employees do when they witness such a crime? What is your company policy?

Clearly, a “head in the sand” policy is not going to help. You and your staff need to know the eight liabilities you face every day, and you need to institute a policy and procedure that will protect your business and employees.

Dottie Laster is the authority experts in Law, Law Enforcement, Business and Media turn to on the topic of human trafficking and related law. She has collaborated with Presidents, Senators, Congressmen, business and religious leaders to develop policies and procedures to combat trafficking.

She was appointed to the U. S. Attorney's Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance, a task force that was commended for its results by former Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez. Selected to be certified by the Department of Justice to train law enforcement and others on human trafficking, Dottie trained over 5,000 police officers and worked directly with adult and child victims of trafficking.

As founder of Laster Global Consulting, she trains businesses, attorneys, law enforcement professionals, hospitals, psychologists and health care professionals, education and religious organizations to protect themselves from human traffickers.

As the Executive Director of Million Kids, a nonprofit group dedicated to ending child slavery and the commercial exploitation of children, Dottie is committed to getting the message out. So she is collaborating with Dr. Paula Scully of DreamBoldLiveBold.com on a teleseminar training program. A portion of proceeds goes to the “Million Reasons” Campaign, supporting this worthy charity.

This training program gives you information that can protect you, your employees and your business from the 8 liabilities Dottie has identified that put you and your business at risk. This is a must for CEOs, Human Resource professionals, Administrators, Purchasing agents, Managers, and Small business owners.

Any Business that has employees or subcontractors should attend this training:

* Corporations

* Hospitals

* Health Care Professionals

* Hospitality businesses (restaurants and hotels)

* Food Industry

* Construction Industry

* Attorneys (Civil Trial, Corporate, Contract)

* Judges

* Insurance Professionals

* Law Enforcement Professionals

* Universities

* Churches/Religious organizations

These topics will be covered:

* Introduction and definition of Human Trafficking

* Legal Overview

* Recent global, federal and state laws that affect you

* Identify how you and your organization are at risk

* Policies and Procedures to mitigate risks from Traffickers, Law Enforcement and Civil Suits

* Steps to protect yourself personally

* Steps to protect your business or organization

* Steps to protect employees

* What to do if you suspect trafficking in your organization

When you register for the teleseminar series, you will receive:

An introductory downloadable MP3 audio discussing the 8 Liabilities that put you and your business at risk
Four additional teleclass MP3 audio recordings (emailed to you)
Recordings will be made available for use by you and your employees
PDF summary sheets and template available for download (emailed to you)
News release provided for your use to submit to clients, vendors, media (emailed to you)

Because many businesses are struggling in today’s economy, and because this material is crucial for all businesses and professionals – these audio recordings and PDF materials can be used and re-used by you and your employees for training within your organization at no further cost to you. Of course, you understand the recordings and printed materials are for you and your organization only, and are not to be distributed or re-sold to others.

It would cost you thousands to bring Dottie Laster to your organization, or to travel to one of her on-site seminars. Because of her commitment to Million Kids and the Million Reasons Campaign, you have the convenience and savings of receiving this invaluable training from the comfort of your office or home.

Dottie is also adding a very special bonus. Included with this training you will receive a Sample Policy and Procedure which you can use as is or customize for your organization. Save weeks of research and writing, and potentially thousands of dollars.

The cost of the training program is $497.

Your risk-free money back guarantee: If you are not satisfied for any reason after downloading the introductory recording, we will refund your money.

There are a “Million Reasons” to register now for this invaluable training. Take action today to protect yourself and your business from the ravages of human trafficking crimes.

About

Dottie Laster is the authority experts in Law, Law Enforcement, Business and Media turn to on the topic of human trafficking and related law. She has collaborated with Presidents, Senators, Congressmen, business and religious leaders to develop policies and procedures to combat trafficking.

With a Master's degree in International Conflict Resolution, Dottie studied Arbitration at the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris -- and mediation in Budapest Hungary with Cordoza and Hamline School of Law.

Human Trafficking is becoming one of the most profitable organized crime businesses on earth. It has the potential to affect all of us, individually and in our own businesses. For that reason Dottie founded Laster Global Consulting in 2007. She sees great potential for private industry to be protected from human traffickers through training and consulting. Laster Global’s goal is to join the private sector, government, and non government agencies to make the US safer for victims and hostile for human traffickers

Dottie is the co founder of San Antonio’s Coalition Against Human Trafficking and the past Administrator of the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force. She is currently the Executive Director of Million Kids, a group dedicated to ending child slavery and the commercial exploitation of children

Dottie has successfully written for over $6.5 million in grants to assist children and victims of human trafficking. She has served as technical advisor and producer on TV and movie projects for ABC, MSNBC and others. Dottie has worked with celebrities including Ricky Martin, Anne Archer and Daryl Hannah to raise awareness on the issue of human trafficking and is the recipient of CYH Magazine’s Freedom Humanitarian Award. She is currently Co-Executive Producer on an upcoming series for cable television about Human Trafficking.

Million Kids, a 501(c)3 Public Benefit Nonprofit Corporation

Slavery is not a thing of the past. Human trafficking is modern-day slavery. According to UNICEF over one million children are trafficked annually worldwide. This means that every 26 seconds another child is forced to become a sex worker or someone’s labor slave. Other human tragedies may be unavoidable, but no child should have to face this nightmare.

At Million Kids, we believe if the bad guys are harming this many children a year, then the good guys must help even more. And with the efforts of our partners and your support, we can.

Million Kids distributes designated funds to recognized agencies and activists working to prevent and eradicate human trafficking. Million Kids is a single-issue nonprofit committed to ending the human trafficking and sexual exploitation of children.

Dr. Paula Scully

A writer, dentist, and entrepreneur, Paula is the founder of DreamBoldLiveBold.com.

She is the creator of Power Journaling, a fun and simple process to help you create positive change and live the life you want. She leads workshops and has written Power Journaling: Transform Your Life in 10 Minutes a Day, a ninety day guided journal.

She is co-developer of the trademarked Yeah But! concept and The Magic of Your Hand which help children and adults develop a positive attitude, build self confidence, and set and achieve their goals and dreams.

She co-authored Process for Profit: 7 Steps to Small Business Success consulting program with Dr. Erna Harris. Paula also produces the Process for Profit series, based on Erna's system and strategies.