Waitrose, as part of the John Lewis Partnership, published its 2023/24 Human Rights Report & Modern Slavery Statement detailing extensive measures to enhance supply chain oversight, improve worker conditions, and implement robust ethical sourcing standards. Initiatives include strengthening grievance mechanisms, enhanced due diligence using updated risk assessment tools, active participation in parliamentary discussions on human rights due diligence, and targeted programs for labor training and remediation.

Waitrose, as part of a cost-cutting drive, has warned its partners (employees) that some jobs are at risk due to a planned shakeup in staff hours, including ceasing certain night shift roles. This measure is intended to improve productivity and save costs, but raises concerns regarding worker rights and job security.

In its 2022/23 Human Rights Report & Modern Slavery Statement, Waitrose (part of the John Lewis Partnership) detailed extensive efforts to protect workers’ rights, enforce ethical sourcing, conduct robust audits, and remediate issues such as child labour, health and safety non-conformances, and modern slavery risks throughout its supply chains. The report highlights initiatives including comprehensive supplier audits, improved due diligence processes, targeted training programs, enhanced grievance mechanisms, and collaborative efforts with NGOs to uplift labor standards and support marginalized workers.