In this FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) article you will find common questions asked about the collaboration between Better Work and SLCP
- Can a non Better Work-enrolled facility share their SLCP assessment data from the Gateway to the Better Work platform?
- Does a Better Work-enrolled facility need to complete the Higg FSLM assessment, in addition to completing a Better Work assessment?
- Does a Better Work-enrolled facility need a connection to an Accredited Host (AH) to be able to share their data with SLCP Gateway?
- What is the Law Overlay and where can I find it?
- In which Better Work counties can facilities share their Better Work assessment data via the SLCP Gateway?
- My facility is part of the Better Work program and is in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam or Pakistan. How can I share data between Better Work and SLCP?
- Can any Better work-enrolled facility in an SLCP country share their assessment data with the SLCP Gateway?
Can a non Better Work-enrolled facility share their SLCP assessment data from the Gateway to the Better Work platform?
No, this is not possible. SLCP assessment data cannot be shared from the Gateway to the Better Work platform.
Does a Better Work-enrolled facility need to complete the Higg FSLM assessment, in addition to completing a Better Work assessment?
There is no need to complete a Higg FSLM assessment on Worldly in addition to a Better Work assessment. In some cases, it is possible to use your Better Work assessment data to obtain an FSLM score and you can find more information about this process here.
Does a Better Work-enrolled facility need a connection to an Accredited Host (AH) to be able to share their data with SLCP Gateway?
No, this is not required. Better Work-enrolled facilities in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam and Pakistan have the option to share their Better Work assessment data directly from the SLCP Gateway. From there, the assessment report can be downloaded as a document, shared via email or shared with an AH for further services, such as conversion to a Higg FSLM score on the Worldly platform.
Having a connection to an AH is therefore not a requirement for facilities. More information about sharing assessment reports via the SLCP Gateway can be found here.
What is the Law Overlay and where can I find it?
The Law Overlay provides guidance on national legislation and international labor standards to help facilities and Verifiers interpret and answer legal questions in the Data Collection Tool. It is developed by Better Work in collaboration with SLCP and is available for the following countries:
- Bangladesh
- Indonesia
- Vietnam
- Pakistan
The Law Overlay is only applicable to Step 1 of the Data Collection Tool.
The Law Overlay is available in the online version of the Tool when accessed via the Accredited Host platform. Information on applicable national legislation can be found in “Law Guidance” info box next to each question. The Law Overlay can also be used offline, as a separate Excel document in this article.
In which Better Work counties can facilities share their Better Work assessment data via the SLCP Gateway?
This option is currently available only for Better Work facilities in Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Pakistan. More information can be found in this article.
My facility is part of the Better Work program and is in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam or Pakistan. How can I share data between Better Work and SLCP?
During the registration process on the Better Work platform, an option will be available to register to the SLCP Gateway and establish a connection between the platforms. Once the connection is made, the data sharing from Better Work to SLCP will be enabled automatically. When your Better Work assessment is completed, the assessment data will be available in the Gateway. From there, it’s possible for facilities to share it directly to brands and other interested parties.
It's also possible for facilities to share their assessment data onwards from the Gateway to an Accredited Host (AH) if a brand or end-user requests this. You can find detailed information on how to connect your Better Work and SLCP Gateway accounts here, and guidance on the different ways to share your assessment data via the SLCP Gateway platform here.
In case you already have an SLCP Gateway profile have not yet connected your Better Work profile to it, the connection needs to be established manually. In such circumstances, please reach out to SLCP Support team for additional assistance in completing the connection. Note that it is not possible to share SLCP assessment data from the SLCP Gateway to the Better Work platform in any country.
Can any Better work-enrolled facility in an SLCP country share their assessment data with the SLCP Gateway?
No, this is currently possible only for Better Work-enrolled facilities in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam and Pakistan. You can get more information on how Better Work and SLCP collaborate in different countries here.