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Franklins Far East conducts its business in an ethical
manner. We are concerned about human rights. We expect
our business partners to share our ethical concerns.
We use the following standards in the selection of
our business partners and expect compliance with these
standards by our business partners, including all
manufacturers, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers
utilised in the manufacture and finishing of products
that are ordered by Franklins Far East.
Safe and Healthy Place of Work
We seek business partners who provide a safe and healthy
place of work that complies with all local laws. Business
partners who provide residential facilities for their
employees must also provide safe and healthy residential
facilities in compliance with local laws.
No Forced or Compulsory Labour
We will not knowingly work with business partners
who use forced labour in the manufacture of products.
Fair Disciplinary Practices
We will not knowingly work with business partners
who utilise physical or mental punishment against
their employees.
No Discrimination
Whilst we respect cultural differences, we believe
employees should be recruited based on their ability
only, rather than race, gender, religion, political
persuasion or personal characteristics. We encourage
our business partners to eliminate discrimination
from their places of work.
Reasonable Working Hours and Overtime
We seek business partners that do not require a working
week which exceeds local laws or business practices,
and encourage our business partners not to require
more than a 60 hour working week on a regular basis.
Except for compensated overtime in compliance with
local laws.
Fair Wages
We seek business partners that provide wages and benefits
in compliance with local laws, and encourage our business
partners to commit to the continuous improvement of
wage and benefit levels that address the basic needs
of their employees and their dependants.
No Child Labour
We will not knowingly work with business partners
who utilise child labour, we define child labour as
being below the local minimum working age or the age
of 14, whichever is greater. We can make exceptions
for legitimate apprenticeship programs.
Country of Origin
We will not knowingly work with business partners
who use deceptive practices to deliberately misrepresent
country of origin in order to evade quota or other
import restrictions or duties on any products that
will be purchased by Franklins Far East.
Freedom of Association and the Right to Collective Bargaining are Respected.
Workers, without distinction, have the right to join or form trade unions of their own choosing and to bargain collectively.
Where the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining is restricted under law, the employer facilitates, and does not hinder, the development of parallel means for independent and free association and bargaining.
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