How in-house counsel can manage US child-labor risks

Over the past year, US child-labor risks have come into focus as a critical area of concern for in-house counsel. High-profile reporting on exploitative labor practices involving child migrants has garnered increased attention from regulators, legislators and civil society. As a result, many in-house counsel are reviewing their company’s internal practices to identify areas of potential risk or exposure. In an article for Governance-Intelligence, Tom Plotkin outlines steps attorneys can take, including embedding accountability, third-party risk management and strategic communication.