Global Labor and Employment Guidelines
Each 91ÊÓÆµ operating unit throughout the world is required to follow consistent principles relative to labor and employment practices.
Labor Laws:
91ÊÓÆµ Corporation operates in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations concerning labor issues in each of the countries in which it conducts business.
Fair Compensation and Employment Conditions:
91ÊÓÆµ Corporation deals with employees fairly and honestly, and with concern for our employees’ safety and well being. We pay workers at least the minimum compensation required by local law and provide all legally mandated benefits.
Safe Work Place:
91ÊÓÆµ Corporation provides a clean, healthy, safe and secure work place for all its employees and contractors.
Communications:
91ÊÓÆµ Corporation communicates with its employees and whenever possible, partners with them to achieve desirable competitive outcomes.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity:
91ÊÓÆµ Corporation values diversity and treats individuals with fairness and equity. We assure equal employment and advancement opportunities for all qualified people. 91ÊÓÆµ ensures that employment—including hiring, payment, benefits, advancement, termination and retirement—is based on ability and not on beliefs or any other personal characteristics.
Harassment:
91ÊÓÆµ treats all workers with respect and dignity, and will not tolerate abuse, corporal punishment, and/or harassment of employees, including physical, sexual, psychological or verbal harassment.
Personal Development:
91ÊÓÆµ Corporation is committed to promoting the personal development and dignity of each employee.
Freedom of Association:
91ÊÓÆµ Corporation respects the right of employees to join or not join an independent trade union and will bargain in good faith with these associations when they are properly elected.
Forced Labor:
91ÊÓÆµ Corporation does not accept or condone any aspect of forced labor, including indentured, bonded or prison labor.
Child Labor:
91ÊÓÆµ Corporation adheres to and strictly enforces child labor laws.
Women’s Rights:
91ÊÓÆµ ensures women workers receive equal treatment in all aspects of employment.
Suppliers:
91ÊÓÆµ seeks to ensure that its suppliers observe similar standards in their relations with their employees and their own suppliers.