Conditions of Employment:
• All suppliers must conduct their business in an open, moral and equitable manner.
• They must remunerate their employees at a fair market rate in accordance with their responsibilities and abilities
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• The use of any child labour is unacceptable. All labour must be older than the statutory minimum for the country. If we were to become aware of child labour in connection with our merchandise then the issue would be dealt with by a considered programme centred on the best interests of the children involved.
• Safe working conditions must be provided for all employees and none will be subjected to dangerous working practices.
• Working hours must be reasonable and appropriate breaks given. Wages and benefits must be fully comparable with local norms, complying with all local laws and the general principle of fair dealing.
• Employees will be considered for promotion and advancement purely on their ability, and in no circumstances will the exploitation of any individual or group be allowed.
• Employees must be engaged on a voluntary basis, there must be no forced labour or any use of physical or mental abuse, or any form of corporal punishment.
Freedom of association
• Employees must be free to choose whether or not to associate with any group that is legal in that country.
Intellectual property rights
• We comply fully with all legal requirements in all countries with which we trade. We require our customers and suppliers to do likewise at all times.
Earth-Conscious requires its contractors, sub-contractors, principal suppliers and licensees to provide these conditions and observe these standards when producing or distributing products or components of products for Earth-Conscious.