It is illegal for a U.S. person to support an unsanctioned foreign boycott by: Agreements to refuse or actual refusal to do business with countries that are the subject of a boycott or sanction or with blacklisted companies. Agreements to discriminate or actual discrimination against other person based on race, religion, sex, national origin, or nationality. Furnishing information about business relationships with countries subject of a boycott or sanction or with blacklisted companies. Furnishing information about the race, religion, sex, or national origin of another person Paying, or otherwise implementing letters of credit that include requirements to take boycott-related actions prohibited by the Anti-Boycott regulations. Anti-Boycott Red Flags The following are Anti-Boycott red flags that should trigger additional scrutiny: · Any request or instruction that contains the word “boycott” or “blacklist,” any reference to Israel, Israeli goods or Israeli nationals, or any reference to national origin, ethnicity, religion or gender should be considered boycott-related · Any request to not do business with a certain country (i.e., a country boycott requirement) · Any request to take discriminatory action (e.g., not hire or use anyone of Israeli descent to work or provide services on a contract) · Any request to furnish prohibited…
Published May 15, 2008 by Yuri Starikov
