{"id":9683,"date":"2026-04-09T16:06:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T20:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diaztradelaw.com\/?p=9683"},"modified":"2026-04-09T16:06:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T20:06:30","slug":"u-s-department-of-labor-introduces-new-tools-to-support-supply-chain-integrity-and-address-unfair-foreign-labor-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diaztradelaw.com\/u-s-department-of-labor-introduces-new-tools-to-support-supply-chain-integrity-and-address-unfair-foreign-labor-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Department of Labor Introduces New Tools to Support Supply Chain Integrity and Address Unfair Foreign Labor Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On April 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/newsroom\/releases\/ilab\/ilab20260408\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">announced<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the launch of several tools to empower U.S. companies to strengthen their supply chains and defend against unfair competition stemming from overseas labor abuses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Self-Assessment Tools<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DOL launched four voluntary self-assessment tools that provide practical, user-friendly guidance to help companies map supply-chain risks and evaluate labor practices. The tools can also guide companies in taking steps to ensure alignment with U.S. forced labor laws and strengthen supply chains that support American workers and American industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new tools are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/ilab\/laborshield\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LaborShield<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A mobile app that features information on egregious labor violations in over 145 countries (formerly the Sweat and Toil app).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/ilab\/importwatch\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ImportWatch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A resource that brings together the department\u2019s labor abuse research with U.S. import data from the U.S. Census Bureau to produce a red-flag list of all high-risk goods for U.S. importers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/ilab\/sourcingstrong\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SourcingStrong<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A tool to help U.S. businesses build strong labor due diligence systems to identify and manage risk in their supply chains.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/traceabilityportal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supply Chain Traceability Portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The portal provides visibility across supply chains and beyond the first tier to expose where exploitative labor hides.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Announcement Insights\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diaz Trade Law was in attendance at the launch event in Washington, D.C. &#8211; hosted by the DOL and co-sponsored by the Responsible Business Alliance. 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Panelists highlighted that they have been engaging with DOL for years on the issues of forced labor in foreign supply chains. DOL\u2019s stated goal is to level the playing field for U.S. businesses by making foreign actors play fair.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Forced Labor Enforcement Focus<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DOL, among other government agencies, have made clear that enforcement of the U.S.\u2019s forced labor laws is a priority.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For importers, understanding who is supplying you with a product is not enough, you also need to know who is supplying them. You should have a comprehensive understanding of your supply chain that includes documentation of the various tiers of suppliers. Detailed documentation can help identify gaps and high-risk areas that may need to be revisited down the road.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diaz Trade Law has significant experience in a broad range of import compliance matters including forced labor compliance and enforcement mitigation. For assistance with developing or updating a forced labor compliance plan, forced labor compliance training, communicating with CBP regarding goods detained by CBP, or utilizing the new DOL tools contact us today at info@diaztradelaw.com or 305-456-3830.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webinar: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diaztradelaw.com\/product\/forced-labor-practical-tips-to-secure-your-supply-chain\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forced Labor \u2013 Practical Tips to Secure Your Supply Chain and Comply with Regulatory Requirements<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diaztradelaw.com\/breaking-the-chains-forced-labor-in-mexicos-supply-chains\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breaking the Chains: Forced Labor in Mexico\u2019s Supply Chains<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diaztradelaw.com\/cbp-launches-new-forced-labor-portal\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBP Launches New Forced Labor Portal\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diaztradelaw.com\/u-s-customs-targets-use-of-forced-labor\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bloomberg Law: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Customs Targets the Use of Forced Labor<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diaztradelaw.com\/uflpa-dhs-guidance-what-importers-need-to-know\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UFLPA Guidance: What Importers Need to Know<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diaztradelaw.com\/uyghur-forced-labor-prevention-act-uflpa-what-you-need-to-know\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA): What You Need to Know<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/document\/guidance\/forced-labor-process-map\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBP\u2019s Forced Labor Process Flowchart<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On April 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the launch of several tools to empower U.S. companies to strengthen their supply chains and defend against unfair competition stemming from overseas labor abuses. 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Self-Assessment Tools DOL launched four voluntary self-assessment tools that provide practical, user-friendly guidance to help companies map supply-chain risks and evaluate labor practices. The tools can also guide companies in taking steps to ensure alignment with U.S. forced labor laws and strengthen supply chains that support American workers and American industry. The new tools are:\u00a0 LaborShield: A mobile app that features information on egregious labor violations in over 145 countries (formerly the Sweat and Toil app). ImportWatch: A resource that brings together the department\u2019s labor abuse research with U.S. import data from the U.S. Census Bureau to produce a red-flag list of all high-risk goods for U.S. importers. SourcingStrong: A tool to help U.S. businesses build strong labor due diligence systems to identify and manage risk in their supply chains. Supply Chain Traceability Portal: The portal provides visibility across supply chains and beyond the first tier to expose where exploitative labor hides. Announcement Insights\u00a0 Diaz Trade Law was in attendance at the launch event in Washington, D.C. &#8211; hosted by the DOL and co-sponsored by the Responsible Business Alliance. The program featured remarks from Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling, followed by a fireside chat with top executives from leading U.S. industries. 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