CODE OF CONDUCT  

This Code of Conduct outlines the basic requirements concerning working conditions that must be satisfied by all vendors we are working with.  

Child Labor
Vendors shall not use child labor. “Child” is defined as a person who is not older than the local age for completing compulsory education but in no event is less than 15 years of age. Vendors must verify the age of their workers and maintain copies of their workers’ proof of age. Vendors must follow all applicable laws and regulations regarding working hours and conditions for minors.

Involuntary Labor

Vendor shall not use involuntary labor. “Involuntary Labor” is defined as work or service which is extracted from any person under threat or penalty for its non-performance and for which the worker does not offer himself or herself voluntarily, and includes all manner of prison, bonded, indentured and forced labor.

Disciplinary Practices

Vendors shall not use corporal punishment or any other form of physical or psychological coercion or intimidation against workers.  

Non-discrimination

Vendors shall employ workers solely on the basis of their ability to do the job, and shall not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, racial characteristics, maternity or marital status, nationality or cultural, religious or personal beliefs or otherwise in relation to hiring, wages, benefits, termination or retirement.  

Health and Safety

Vendors shall maintain a clean, safe and healthy workplace in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Vendors shall ensure that workers have access to clean drinking water, sanitary washing facilities and an adequate number of toilets, fire-extinguishers, and fire exits and that workplaces provide adequate lighting and ventilation. Vendors shall ensure that the aforementioned standards are also met in any canteen and/or dormitory which are provided for workers.  

Environmental Protection

Vendors shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations in respect of protecting the environment and maintain procedures for notifying local authorities in the event of an environmental accident resulting from Vendors’ operations.

Wages and Benefits

Vendors shall provide wages and benefits that comply with all applicable laws and regulations or match the prevailing local manufacturing or industry rates, whichever is higher. Overtime pay shall be calculated at the legally required rate, regardless of whether workers are compensated hourly or by piece rate.

Working Hours

Vendors shall not require workers to work, including overtime, more than 60 hours per week or more than any maximum number of hours per week established by applicable laws and regulations, whichever is less. Vendors shall guarantee that workers receive at least one day off during each seven-day period.  

Freedom of Association

Vendors shall respect the right of workers to associate, organize and bargain collectively in a legal and peaceful manner.  

Familiarization and Display of This Code of Conduct

Vendors shall familiarize workers with this Code of Conduct and display this Code of Conduct, translated in the local language, at each of their facilities in a place readily visible and accessible to workers.

Legal Requirements

Vendors shall comply with all legal requirements applicable to the conduct of their businesses, including those set out above.

Contractors and Suppliers

Vendors shall ensure that their contractors and suppliers adhere to this Code of Conduct.  

Monitoring of Compliance

Vendors authorizes us to conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections of Vendors’ facilities for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Code of Conduct. During these inspections, we shall have the right to review all employee-related books and records maintained by Vendors and to interview workers.

Corrective Action

When violations are found, we will agree together with the Vendor on a corrective plan that eliminates the problem in a timely manner. f it is determined that a Vendor is knowingly and/or repeatedly in violation of this Code of Conduct, we will take appropriate corrective action, which may include cancellation of orders and/or termination of business with the Vendor in question.