Taking a stand for children’s rights
We stand by our principles. And that’s no empty promise.We expect working conditions to comply with the humanitarian standards laid down in our Code of Conduct. All our suppliers are bound by these regulations and are monitored locally to make sure they comply.br />
Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-discrimination:
We believe that all terms and conditions of employment should be based on an individual's ability to dothe job and not on the basis of personal characteristics or beliefs. We provide employees with a working
environment free of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or coercion relating directly or
indirectly to race, religion, sexual orientation, political opinion or disability. We do not interfere with
individual rights to observe tenets or practices, e.g. religious beliefs.
Forced Labour:
We do not use any prison, slave, indentured, or forced labour in the manufacture of any of our products.This means also that personnel shall not have to lodge “deposits” or identity papers with the company upon
commencing employment.
Child Labour:
We do not utilise child labour in the production of any product. We do not employ any person underthe age of 16 years (or where local law is set at 14 years, the lower age will apply), or the age,
at which compulsory schooling has ended, whichever is greater.
Hours of Labour:
We maintain reasonable employee work hours based on the limits on regular and overtime hoursallowed by local law, or where local law does not limit the hours of work, the regular work week.
Overtime, when necessary, is fully compensated according to local law, or at a rate at least equal to
the regular hourly compensation rate if there is no legally prescribed premium rate.
Employees are permitted reasonable days off (at least one day off in every seven-day period) and leave privileges.
Coercion and Harassment:
We acknowledge the value of our staff and treat each employee with dignity and respect.We do not use cruel and unusual disciplinary practices such as threats of violence or other forms of
physical punishment, sexual, psychological or verbal harassment or abuse.
Compensation:
We fairly compensate our employees by complying with all applicable laws, including minimum wage laws,or the prevailing local industry wage, whichever is higher and shall always be sufficient to meet basic needs
of personnel and to provide some discretionary income.
Health & Safety:
We maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.We provide adequate medical facilities, clean restrooms, reasonable access to portable water,
wellit and ventilated workstations and protection from hazardous materials or conditions.
All facilities are provided with a maximum protection and safety measures, which do include fire protection,
emergency exits and access to first aid supplies.
The laws on health & safety in each country are strictly respected and met, if not exceeded.
The same standard of heath and safety are applied in any housing we provide to our employees.
Freedom of Association:
We respect the right of all personnel to form and join trade unions of their choice and bargain collectively.Where the right of freedom of association and collective bargaining are restricted under law,
we facilitate parallel means of independent and free association and bargaining for all such personnel.
We ensure that representatives of such personnel are not the subjects of discrimination.
