We are committed to adhering to applicable employment and labor laws everywhere we operate. This includes observing those laws that pertain to child labor, forced labor, human trafficking, wages, work hours and freedom of association. In addition to other expectations, our commitment to social responsibility specifically includes the following:
Lawful Employment
Our Commitment to Lawful Labor & Employment Practices
Child Labor
The company will not employ child labor. What constitutes child labor is defined by applicable child labor laws, or where such laws are not in place, employees will not be permitted to work in a position where they are younger than the minimum local legal age for employment in that particular job. The company will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations which govern employment terms and conditions for minors. Minor is defined as an individual who is under the age of adulthood as defined by applicable law.
Forced Labor and Modern Slavery
The company prohibits the use of forced labor, human trafficking, or involuntary prison labor. Recruiting and selection activities are conducted in compliance with applicable law and any applicable collective bargaining obligations.
Commitment to Lawful Employment Practices
The company will:
- Conduct recruitment honestly and with integrity, which means avoiding any misleading or fraudulent actions and working only with recruiters who comply with the local labor laws of the country(ies) where recruitment takes place. Additionally, the company will not require employees or applicants to pay fees for their employment and will bear the cost of recruitment activities mandated by the company, such as pre-employment background checks.
- Ensure that employees always have access to their identity or immigration documents and that these are never withheld in any way.
There are other obligations to be aware of globally and dependent on jurisdictions or collective bargaining agreement, such as:
- Providing return transportation or covering the cost of return transportation when required by law or certain employment arrangements.
- If housing is provided or arranged, it must meet the host country’s housing and safety standards.
- Providing employment agreement as dictated by law.
- Recognizing an employee’s right to breaks and meal periods, and the company will pay for those breaks wherever required by law or collective bargaining agreement provisions.
- Providing employees all periods of leave to which they are entitled under applicable law.
- Providing employees with all benefits to which they are entitled under applicable law.
Freedom of Association
The company complies with applicable laws related to an employee’s choice to join, or refrain from joining, any legally sanctioned association or organization.
Wages and Work Hours
The company is committed to meeting all minimum wage obligations and collective bargaining agreements regarding maximum hours, wages, overtime work, and the payment of overtime compensation.
Our Code does not create any employment or agency relationship, nor does it form any contractual agreement (express or implied) with any individual. This includes employment or consulting contracts and does not guarantee that an individual's employment or consulting arrangement will only be terminated for reasons specified in our Code.
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