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Human trafficking and forced labor policy

Alto HR has zero tolerance for human trafficking, forced labor and exploitation, in our own operations and among the clients, housing providers and partners we work with.

Last updated September 24, 2026Alto HR (Alto Etho LLC)

The short version

What you need to know

  • Zero tolerance

    Trafficking, forced labor and debt bondage have no place in any work we arrange, anywhere.

  • No fees, no held documents

    Workers never pay recruitment fees, and nobody holds their passport or ID.

  • Terms in writing

    Pay, hours, housing and costs are explained in writing, in a language the worker understands, before work starts.

  • Safe to report

    Anyone can report a concern, anonymously, without retaliation.

01Policy statement

Alto HR prohibits human trafficking, forced or compulsory labor, involuntary servitude, debt bondage and the exploitation of workers in any form. This applies to our own operations and to every client, housing provider, transportation provider, recruiter and program partner connected to work we arrange.

We follow the federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act, Florida law on human trafficking, and the rules of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program and the H-2B program.

02Who this policy covers

  • Our people

    Alto HR owners, managers, recruiters, supervisors and office staff.

  • Associates and participants

    Everyone we employ or support, including J-1 and H-2B workers.

  • Clients

    Businesses where our associates or program participants work.

  • Partners and suppliers

    Housing and transportation providers, recruiters and any subcontractor.

03What is prohibited

Under this policy, no one connected to our work may:

  • Charge workers recruitment, placement or job fees, or allow anyone else to charge them
  • Destroy, hide, confiscate or deny a worker access to their passport, visa or identity documents
  • Use misleading or fraudulent practices when recruiting, including about pay, hours, housing, costs or the nature of the work
  • Use force, threats, debt or confinement to make anyone work or stay
  • Provide housing that fails local safety and occupancy standards
  • Deny workers a written statement of their terms in a language they understand
  • Retaliate against anyone who raises a concern or reports under this policy

04Our commitments

  • No fees, ever

    Workers and program participants never pay Alto HR for a job, training, equipment or placement.

  • Documents stay with workers

    We never hold passports or identity documents, and we require the same of every partner.

  • Clear terms first

    Pay, hours, duties, housing and any costs are explained in writing before work begins.

  • Paid for every hour

    Every associate is paid for all hours worked, on time, with lawful deductions only.

  • Freedom to leave

    Workers can resign, change housing where their program allows, and move freely.

  • Safe housing

    Housing we help arrange must be safe, sanitary and not overcrowded.

05Due diligence

Before we place workers, we review the job, the worksite, the schedule and, where we help arrange it, the housing. We work only with J-1 sponsors designated by the U.S. Department of State, and we expect clients and partners to follow this policy as a condition of working with us.

Staff who recruit, place or supervise workers are trained to recognize signs of trafficking and exploitation and to report them.

06Reporting a concern

Anyone can report a concern, anonymously if they prefer, through our misconduct report form, by calling (850) 805-3774, or by emailing info@altohr.com. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

The National Human Trafficking Hotline is free, confidential and available 24 hours a day: call 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733. J-1 participants can also call the Department of State J-1 emergency helpline at 1-866-283-9090.

07Investigation and response

We treat every report seriously and investigate it promptly and confidentially. Where we find a violation, we act to protect the people affected, cooperate fully with law enforcement and program authorities, and end our relationship with any client or partner responsible.

Alto HR staff who violate this policy face disciplinary action, up to and including termination, and referral to authorities.

08No retaliation

Nobody will lose their job, their program, their housing or their pay for reporting a concern in good faith or helping with an investigation. Retaliation is itself a violation of this policy.

09Review

Alto HR leadership reviews this policy at least once a year and updates it when the law or our operations change. The date at the top of this page shows the latest review.

10Contact us

Alto HR (Alto Etho LLC), 495 Grand Boulevard, Suite 206, Miramar Beach, FL 32550.

Email info@altohr.com or call (850) 805-3774, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Central.