Auszug aus dem Standard:

There shall be no use of child labour. The age for admission to employment shall not be less than the age of completion of compulsory schooling and, in any case, not less than 15 years.

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Auszug aus dem Standard:

There shall be no forms of slavery or practices similar to slavery, such as the sale and trafficking of children, debt bondage and serfdom and forced or compulsory labour. [...] Children [in the age of 15-18] shall not perform work which, by its nature or the circumstances in which it is carried out, is likely to harm their health, safety or morals.

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webpage

Auszug aus dem Standard:

"The affiliate and supplier are obliged to compensate the child’s family for at least the legal minimum wage the child would have earned. Another acceptable compensatory measure is [...] to find employment for another, older and unemployed family member [...]. [...] take adequate steps to ensure the welfare of the child. [...] the child should attend school [...]. Once the child turns 15 (or the legal age for working, if higher), the production site is required to offer employment in at least the same position and under at least the same conditions. [...] If needed, the affiliate should include support for medical treatment of the child. In any case, the FWF affiliate should talk with the family of the child to understand why the child has to work instead of attending school."

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pages 4 and 5 of the Child Labour Policy

Auszug aus dem Standard:

"Affiliates should ensure that personal documents such as working contracts and age-verifying documents are kept up-to-date and in good order at all production sites."

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page 4 of the Child Labour Policy

Auszug aus dem Standard:

There shall be no forms of slavery or practices similar to slavery, such as the sale and trafficking of children, debt bondage and serfdom and forced or compulsory labour. [...] Children [in the age of 15-18] shall not perform work which, by its nature or the circumstances in which it is carried out, is likely to harm their health, safety or morals.' (ILO Convention 182)

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webpage

Auszug aus dem Standard:

Wages and benefits paid for a standard working week shall... always be sufficient to meet basic needs of workers and their families and to provide some discretionary income.

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webpage

Auszug aus dem Standard:

Wages and benefits paid for a standard working week shall meet at least legal or industry minimum standards ...

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webpage

Auszug aus dem Standard:

Overtime shall be voluntary, shall not exceed 12 hours per week, shall not be demanded on a regular basis and shall always be compensated at a premium rate. (ILO Convention 1)

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webpage

Auszug aus dem Standard:

Are salaries paid regularly, at least once per month, are they paid in a manner which is convenient to workers?

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Audit manual - Payment of a Living Wage p. 72

Auszug aus dem Standard:

The right of all workers to form and join trade unions ... shall be recognised.

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page 14 of the Charter

Auszug aus dem Standard:

The right of all workers to ... bargain collectively shall be recognised.

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page 14 of the Charter

Auszug aus dem Standard:

"The company shall, in those situations in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining are restricted under law, facilitate parallel means of independent and free association and bargaining for all workers."

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page 14 of the Charter

Auszug aus dem Standard:

The complaints procedure allows workers or their representatives in garment factorieswhich supply members of FWF to make complaints about their working conditions andthe way the code of conduct is implemented in these factories.

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Whole document

Auszug aus dem Standard:

There shall be no use of forced, including bonded or prison, labour. (ILO Conventions 29 and 105)

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webpage

Auszug aus dem Standard:

"Can workers freely enter and leave the premises? If there are guards how do they behave towards workers?""Ask persons in charge for security for an explanation of the security policy. The interviewer must fully understand the mobility of the workers."""

Referenzdokumente:

page 66 and 67 of the Audit Manual

Auszug aus dem Standard:

Are workers required to lodge 'deposits' (money, or other value) or their identity papers with their employer?

Referenzdokumente:

Audit manual - Em[;oyment is free chosen - p. 54

Auszug aus dem Standard:

"FWF and its members commit themselves to the following goals: Elimination of [...] gender pay discrimination; Decent pregnancy, maternity and social protection for women [...]; [...] conditions of employment reflect the specific needs of both female and male workers; Fair promotion/recruitment opportunities; [...] Men and women are aware of their rights at work and are provided appropriate training; Men and women have equal access to education, vocational training and career advancement opportunities; [...]."

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page 2 of the Gender Policy Statement

Auszug aus dem Standard:

Recruitment, wage policy, admittance to training programmes, employee promotion policy, policies of employment termination, retirement, and any other aspect of the employment relationship shall be based on the principle of equal opportunities, regardless of race, colour, sex, religion, political affiliation, union membership, nationality, social origin, deficiencies or handicaps

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webpage

Auszug aus dem Standard:

Decent pregnancy, maternity and social protection for women workers, regardless of employment status

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p.2

Auszug aus dem Standard:

Recruitment, wage policy, admittance to training programmes, employee promotion policy, policies of employment termination, retirement, and any other aspect of the employment relationship shall be based on the principle of equal opportunities, regardless of race, colour, sex, religion, political affiliation, union membership, nationality, social origin, deficiencies or handicaps

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page 14 of the Charter

Auszug aus dem Standard:

"Recruitment, wage policy, admittance to training programmes, employee promotion policy, policies of employment termination, retirement, and any other aspect of the employment relationship shall be based on the principle of equal opportunities, regardless of [...] or handicaps (ILO Conventions 100 and 111)."

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page 14 of the Charter

Auszug aus dem Standard:

Hours of work shall comply with applicable laws and industry standards. In any event, workers shall not on a regular basis be required to work in excess of 48 hours per week and shall be provided with at least one day off for every seven-day period.

Referenzdokumente:

webpage

Auszug aus dem Standard:

If workers are hired through a labour contractor, management is still responsible for their labour contracts. For these workers the labour standards are fully applicable.

Referenzdokumente:

Audit manual - Legally binding emploment relationship p. 90

Auszug aus dem Standard:

If workers are hired through a labour contractor, management is still responsible for their labour contracts. For these workers the labour standards are fully applicable.

Referenzdokumente:

Audit manual - Legally binding emploment relationship p. 90

Auszug aus dem Standard:

Check that the labour relationship is registered in such a way that it becomes binding under national law, either through a written contract, or a formal list of employees, etc. Obligations to employees under labour or social security law s and regulations arising from the regular employment must be respected.

Referenzdokumente:

Audit manual - Legally binding emploment relationship p. 90

Auszug aus dem Standard:

„Affiliates and ambassadors of FWF are required to adjust their management systems in order to allow effective implementation of the Code of Labour practices. In broad terms, this entails that: [...] A coherent monitoring programme and improvement of labour conditions in factories shall be effective and documented (for example, in the form of monitoring reports and corrective action plans).“

Referenzdokumente:

page 9 of the Charter

Auszug aus dem Standard:

"FWF has adopted the following set of labour standards: [...] safe and healthy working conditions (ILO Convention 155)"

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page 4 of the Charter

Auszug aus dem Standard:

The atmosphere is not dusty (check tube legs!) and fumes are led through an exhaust host to the outside (check ironing and spot removal stations). (…) Noise levels do not exceed legal limits (check with machines, fans etc. working). (…)There is sufficient light.

Referenzdokumente:

Page 96-97.

Auszug aus dem Standard:

"""Below you find a list of Occupational health and safety requirements that must be checked.[...] Does the factory have an infirmary or ready access to medical facilities?[...] The factory has a procedure for dealing with serious injuries that require medical treatment outside the factory.[...] Are employees given a medical check thereafter, and how often?[...]"""

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pages 94 and 95 of the Audit Manual

Auszug aus dem Standard:

Fresh drinking water is available. Check the source of water.

Referenzdokumente:

Page 98. OHS Requirements tick list.

Auszug aus dem Standard:

32. How many toilets are there?33. Are toilets separated by gender?34. Are toilets clean?

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Page 4. General work environment

Auszug aus dem Standard:

"""Below you find a list of Occupational health and safety requirements that must be checked. [...] construction permits must be checked. Having these licenses does not guarantee that the building is safe [...].[...] auditors should pay attention to any signals of construction failures [...]. In areas prone to flooding, earthquakes or typhoons buildings may run the risk of collapse due to design and construction. If auditors are in doubt whether these facilities were properly built, with legal authorization, and if workers are at risk in their workplaces, they should add a requirement in the audit report calling for an additional audit on safety of the building by fire and/or construction experts."""

Referenzdokumente:

pages 94 ans 100 of the Audit Manual

Auszug aus dem Standard:

1. Are emergency exit routes clearly marked? (signs, maps, floor markings?)2. Are emergency exits locked or blocked by fabric, machines, etc?3. Is there enough space between each workstation for emergency evacuation?4. Are emergency lights available at the exits or stairwells?5. What kind of firefighting equipment does the factory have?6. Is fire-fighting equipment blocked by equipment, fabric, etc?7. Is there a working fire alarm system?

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Page 2. Fire & electrical safety

Auszug aus dem Standard:

"""Below you find a list of Occupational health and safety requirements that must be checked. [...] Emergency exists can be opened from the inside at all times. [...] Evacuation drills are conducted. [...]"""

Referenzdokumente:

pages 94 and 96 of the Audit Manual

Auszug aus dem Standard:

Physical abuse, threats of physical abuse, unusual punishments or discipline, sexual and other harassment, and intimidation by the employer is strictly prohibited.

Referenzdokumente:

webpage

Auszug aus dem Standard:

Effective regulations shall be implemented to prevent accidents and minimise health risks as much as possible (following ILO Convention 155). Physical abuse, threats of physical abuse, unusual punishments or discipline, sexual and other harassment, and intimidation by the employer is strictly prohibited.

Referenzdokumente:

page 15 of the Charter

Auszug aus dem Standard:

Auszug aus dem Standard:

Referenzdokumente:

Auszug aus dem Standard:

Auszug aus dem Standard:

"Labour conditions shall at least comply with [...] local laws and regulations. Where there are differences or conflicts [...] the higher standard shall prevail."

Referenzdokumente:

page 4 of the Charter

Auszug aus dem Standard:

Proof of registration or factory licenses for operation, employment, etc.

Referenzdokumente:

Audit Manual, p. 28, procedure for documents inspection

Auszug aus dem Standard:

Referenzdokumente:

Auszug aus dem Standard:

"""FWF guarantees to the public that a company makes sufficient effort and achieves sufficient results in the implementation of the Code of Labour Practices throughout its supply chain.""""To that end, the company agrees to adjust its management system, allowing it to effectively implement FWF labour standards along its supply chain. The company agrees to put sufficient and effective efforts into ensuring that this code is followed by its contractors, sub-contractors, manufacturers, and licensees."""

Referenzdokumente:

page 11 of the Charter

Auszug aus dem Standard:

"The management system requirements that shall be met are: [...] Delivery times and the pricing policy do not lead to excessive overtime and contribute to a systematic approach towards a living wage for workers"

Referenzdokumente:

page 9 section 1.3. of the Charter

Auszug aus dem Standard:

Effective regulations shall be implemented to prevent accidents and minimise health risks as much as possible (following ILO Convention 155).(ILO 155, Article 16.1: Employers shall be required to ensure that, so far as is reasonably practicable, the workplaces, machinery, equipment and processes under their control are safe and without risk to health.)

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