YIM: The solution to challenges in deploying third-party staff

Economic exploitation of migrant workers is not something that only happens far from here. It also takes place close to home. Recent example: the port of Antwerp. An Italian contractor recruited Thai workers there, outside the guidelines, for a renowned chemical company. These and other similar incidents make it clear that the need for transparency and working in accordance with applicable laws and regulations is a top priority within the industry. Safety and reliability are important aspects within this. As an organisation, how do you remain demonstrably in control? And how do you avoid fines that have an adverse financial impact on your organisation? Questions we would like to answer for you.

Big companies, big challenges

As a company within the industry, you are constantly faced with the challenge of managing various operations in a proper, professional manner. And that is often worldwide. In doing so, hiring third parties is not infrequently an essential part of your operations. Your company must adhere to strict regulations and ethical standards. To preserve your reputation, but also to avoid high fines and legal consequences. The challenges range from ensuring compliance with labour laws to preventing exploitation and abuse. Often a complex task given the diverse and dispersed nature of your operations.

Knowledge of legislation

Exploitation and abuse obviously do not only occur within the industry. It is also something that occurs in other sectors. In response, the Lower House and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, among others, are tightening enforcement of legislation across the board. You have a responsibility when it comes to deploying third-party personnel. As an organisation, knowing and correctly applying legislation such as the Foreign Nationals (Employment) Act (WAV), Wet Aanpak Schijnconstructies (WAS) and the Wet Ketenaansprakelijkheid (WKA) is of great importance. For example, is your employee not receiving full wages? Then every link in your chain can be held liable. Is someone at work without the right papers? Today, this can result in a fine of EUR 1,800 rising to EUR 18,000. So it is important to comply with laws and regulations. Prevention is better than cure. A system that provides professional front-end access and identity management can therefore be the right, appropriate solution.

Address access and identity management challenges with YIM

YIM (Your Identity Management) has been providing a SaaS platform for Physical Identity & Access Management for over two decades. YIM enables you to integrate all the access and identity management services you use within one - online - Cloud environment. This allows your organisation to always use the latest technologies, save on costs and time, and meet regulatory and industry compliance requirements. The platform is also scalable and flexible: (Maritime) industry, business services, building and construction, healthcare and critical infrastructure. In short, YIM is suitable for any organisation within any sector.

Core features and benefits YIM

1. Advanced notification system: YIM distinguishes itself with a comprehensive notification system that not only verifies the identity and requirements of each visitor, employee or contractor, but also ensures compliance with all relevant legislation. Thus, clients and suppliers are supported in correct record-keeping.
2. Automatic compliance checks:YIM automatically asks which laws need to be complied with, based on criteria such as country of establishment, Chamber of Commerce registration, place of residence, and nationality of the employee.
3. Access Control Integration: Links records and approved authorisations to existing access control systems, allowing only authorised persons to access locations, in line with legislation.

Early identification and addressing

Back to the situation at the port of Antwerp, where Thai workers were working without valid documents and were severely underpaid. By implementing YIM, similar abuses are identified early and addressed. Employers are encouraged to be transparent and only allow workers access to the workplace when everything is actually correct.

Want to know more about YIM and get more clarity on compliance?

Are you curious about the laws and regulations relevant to your industry? And would you like to know whether your organisation meets all compliance requirements? Then download our special whitepaper. It tells you which regulations you need to take into account when hiring external staff.