Excerpt from standard:

The organisation adheres to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and national/ local law on the employment of children.

Referenzdokumente:

WFTO Guarantee System, Chapter 6.5

Excerpt from standard:

The member does not employ children and complies with relevant national law with regard to child labour and young workers.

Referenzdokumente:

5.1

Excerpt from standard:

The organisation has a system to verify the age of their employees and directly employed producers.

Referenzdokumente:

http://wfto.com/sites/default/files/Ch-6-WFTO-Fair-Trade-Standard-draft-3.6-feb-14.pdf

Excerpt from standard:

If young workers (minimum working age of 17 years) are employed, the organisation shall ensure that their working conditions conform to applicable national regulations, in particular that they do not work more than 8 hours per day, do not work at night, are not involved in heavy labour or working with chemicals and that their work does not prohibit schooling if relevant.

Referenzdokumente:

5.4

Excerpt from standard:

'''The organisation is committed to provide living wages for its employees and directly employed producers by adjusting wages according to changes in the cost of living (e.g. inflation) and providing training to optimise productivity.'' ''The FTO strives to understand the production costs and cost of living within the local context of its production, and progresses toward a sustainable livelihood for producers.'' (Mandatory)'

Referenzdokumente:

Chapter 6 - WFTO Standards (page 10)

Excerpt from standard:

'''The member ensures that the wage paid to its employees and any directly employed producers equals or exceeds national/local minimum wages, or market rates if these are higher.'' (Mandatory after 2 years)'

Referenzdokumente:

Chapter 6 - WFTO Standards (page 10)

Excerpt from standard:

The organisation has a system of recording and managing working hours of its employees and directly employed producers, especially overtime. It meets national legislation with regard to working hours, overtime remuneration, statutory holidays and annual leave.

Referenzdokumente:

Chapter 6 - WFTO Standards (page 14)

Excerpt from standard:

'''The member provides its employees and directly employed producers with all legally required social benefits (e.g. retirement funds, sickness leave, basic social security).'''

Referenzdokumente:

Chapter 6 - WFTO Standards (page 15)

Excerpt from standard:

The Producer FTO strives to pay producers prices that provide a sustainable livelihood. […]Ensuring that at least minimum wage level is met. The member ensures that the wage paid to its employees and any directly employed producers equals or exceeds national/local minimum wages, or market rates if these are higher.

Referenzdokumente:

4.4, footnote 8, 4.7

Excerpt from standard:

The organisation respects the right of all employees to form and join trade unions of their choice and to bargain collectively.

Referenzdokumente:

6 & 6.2

Excerpt from standard:

The organisation respects the right of all employees to form and join trade unions of their choice and to bargain collectively.

Referenzdokumente:

6 & 6.2

Excerpt from standard:

Where the right to join trade unions and bargain collectively is restricted by law and/or political environment, the FTO will enable means of independent and free association and bargaining for employees.

Referenzdokumente:

WFTO Guarantee System, Chapter 6.6 & 6.6.2

Excerpt from standard:

'''The member actively supports and encourages its employees and directly employed producers to organise, meet and discuss problems both with each other and with management.'''

Referenzdokumente:

WFTO Guarantee System, Chapter 6.6.3

Excerpt from standard:

The organisation ensures that there is no forced labour in its workforce and/ or members or home workers. Organisations who buy Fair Trade products from producer groups either directly or through intermediaries ensure that no forced labour is used in production of their purchases.

Referenzdokumente:

5

Excerpt from standard:

The organisation shall ensure that it does not restrict employees and directly employed producers’ freedom of movement or employment

Referenzdokumente:

WFTO Guarantee System; 6.5.7 (page 11)

Excerpt from standard:

The organisation shall not withhold payments or any legal documents from its employees and directly employed producers.

Referenzdokumente:

5.6, see also footnote 10

Excerpt from standard:

In its employment practices the organisation does not practice any discrimination in hiring, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, caste, national origin, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, union membership, political affiliation, HIV/Aids status or age, unless it is part of its mission to favour particular disadvantaged groups.

Referenzdokumente:

Commitment to Non Discrimination, Gender Equity and Freedom of Association

Excerpt from standard:

Where women are employed within the organisation, even in an informal employment situation, they receive equal pay for equal work.

Referenzdokumente:

6 & 6.6

Excerpt from standard:

The member respects all legal requirements regarding pregnant and breast-feeding women and takes into account their special health and safety needs.

Referenzdokumente:

6 & 6.5

Excerpt from standard:

The organisation does not discriminate in hiring, remuneration, access to training, promotion, [etc.]

Referenzdokumente:

6 & 6.1

Excerpt from standard:

'''The organisation does not discriminate in hiring, remuneration, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, caste, national origin, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, union membership, political affiliation, HIV/Aids status or age.'''

Referenzdokumente:

Chapter 6 - WFTO Standards (page 13)

Excerpt from standard:

'The organisation has a system of recording and managing working hours of its employees and directly employed producers, especially overtime. It meets national legislation with regard to working hours overtime remuneration, statutory holidays and annual leave.'

Referenzdokumente:

Chapter 6 - Fair Trade Standard (p.13 - 14)

Excerpt from standard:

The term Employee is defined as 'All employees (workers, seasonal workers etc.) working for a member. They can be contracted or seasonal/casual workers.

Referenzdokumente:

WFTO Guarantee System Handbook; Ch. 6.1 Introduction, structure, applicability and definitions

Excerpt from standard:

The term Employee is defined as 'All employees (workers, seasonal workers etc.) working for a member. They can be contracted or seasonal/casual workers.

Referenzdokumente:

WFTO Guarantee System Handbook; Ch. 6.1 Introduction, structure, applicability and definitions

Excerpt from standard:

« The organisation (…) meets national legislation with regard to working hours, overtime remuneration, statutory holidays and annual leave. » (p.14) « The member provides its employees and directly employed producers with all legally required social benefits (e.g.retirement funds,sickness leave,basic social security). » (p.15)

Referenzdokumente:

Chapter 6 - Fair Trade standards (p.14 p.15)

Excerpt from standard:

The organisation provides a safe and healthy working environment for employees and/ or members. It complies, at a minimum, with national and local laws and ILO conventions on health and safety.

Referenzdokumente:

7

Excerpt from standard:

'''The member conducts a basic assessment of health and safety conditions and demonstrates awareness of the main risk areas.'' ''Accidents or work related health problems of employees and directly employed producers are recorded and analysed with appropriate corrective action to prevent similar cases in the future.'' '

Excerpt from standard:

'Within its possibilities, the organisation strives to provide additional social security and benefits to its employees and directly employed producers, above what is required by national regulations, in particular:  health insurance/medical support The organisation provides safe working conditions and addresses conditions to prevent risks of serious accidents or health problems for all employees and directly employed producers, including: first aid provision (first aid kits, trained first aider)'

Referenzdokumente:

WFTO Guarantee System; Chapter 6.7.8

Excerpt from standard:

… provides safe working conditions and addresses conditions to prevent risks of serious accidents or health problems for all employees and directly employed producers, including [a.o.] safe drinking water

Referenzdokumente:

7.4

Excerpt from standard:

All workers should have access to clean washrooms, and clean drinking water, and if workers are provided with dormitory accommodation, it should be clean and safe.

Excerpt from standard:

… safe working conditions and addresses conditions to prevent risks of serious accidents or health problems for all employees and directly employed producers, including: fire hazards [a.o.].

Referenzdokumente:

7.4

Excerpt from standard:

The organisation develops the skills and capabilities of its own employees or members. […]The member develops a plan and budget for capacity building of producers and employees according to their needs and the needs of the organisation.

Referenzdokumente:

8 & 8.1

Excerpt from standard:

The organisation has a mission and/or policy documents expressing its organisational commitment to improve social and economic conditions of marginalised producers and suppliers. Such documents are made publicly available to interested parties.

Referenzdokumente:

1.1

Excerpt from standard:

Many principles are under the 'continuous improvement' scheme, meaning that « the member organisation is expected to improve its performance against these criteria as long as it remains a member of WFTO.The progress will be monitored and lack of progress may constitute non conformity. » (p. 2)

Referenzdokumente:

All along Chapter 6 - Fair Trade Standards

Excerpt from standard:

The organisation seeks to increase positive developmental impacts for small, marginalised producers through Fair Trade. The organisation develops the skills and capabilities of its own employees or members. Organisations working directly with small producers develop specific activities to help these producers improve their management skills, production capabilities and access to markets

Referenzdokumente:

8

Excerpt from standard:

'All applicant organisations must already be duly registered (as a legal entity) and active for at least 2 years'

Referenzdokumente:

WFTO Wenste / Home / Our Members / Who can apply

Excerpt from standard:

The FTO has a mechanism to set the FT product price, based on transparent and verifiable costs and profit margins, taking into consideration the prevailing market prices and other Fair Trade minimum prices, if they exist.The FTO ensures that FT partners and/or FT producers mutually agree the process in which prices are set, through dialogue and participation.

Referenzdokumente:

WFTO Guarantee System; 6.4 (page 9)

Excerpt from standard:

Supplier monitoring is a compliance criteria of the standard. “A marketing FTO operates an internal management system to ensure that all its suppliers of FT products adhere to the core Fair Trade Principles. This includes responsible selection of suppliers » (page 19). The core Fair Trade Principles describes the same rights and benefits for workers as the standard

Excerpt from standard:

« The FTO discusses working hours with its employees and directly employed producers and optimises processes and lead times to avoid excessive workload during peaktimes of production, in collaboration with FT partners. »

Excerpt from standard:

« Where possible,efforts are made to use traditional local skills, materials and products. Respect for the value of cultural identity, local materials and skills is encouraged. » (p. 8)

Referenzdokumente:

Chapter 6 - Fair Trade Standards (p. 8)

Referenzdokumente:

Chapter 8.2 Management of Guarantee System