Prospective monitors may apply for accreditation for one or more countries, and for all or some provisions of the FLA Code of Conduct. Monitors are accredited based upon their satisfaction of the accreditation criteria outlined in the FLA Charter. FLA-accreditation lasts for two years and is renewable.

Who should apply to become an FLA accredited monitor?
The FLA is seeking qualified monitors to apply for accreditation with the FLA. As the FLA Code of Conduct covers a broad range of issues, the ideal independent external monitor would be a team of individuals with various backgrounds and experiences relevant to each provision of the FLA Code, and who possess local knowledge of workplace conditions and prevailing industry practices.

For example, a team of individuals might include:

• a specialist in occupational health and safety,
• a sociologist well-versed in interviewing techniques,
• a financial auditor,
• a labor relations specialist, or
• an ex-labor inspector.

Additional examples of organizations or groups that could serve as independent external monitors include:

• local civil society organizations,
• research institutions,
• professional auditing and compliance firms, and
• investigative agencies.

The FLA is interested in working with a variety of civil society organizations as monitors, in addition to those best known for their work on labor issues. Being a monitor offers an organization the opportunity to contribute to improving working conditions around the world, while earning an on-going source of income.

To learn more about the specific application requirements for accreditation, please contact us at accreditation@fairlabor.org.