MEWA Code of Conduct

Principles of Social Compliance

1. Child labour

Child labour is not tolerated by the undersigned organisation. The undersigned organisation adheres to the United Nations regulations on human and children’s rights, and in particular complies with the agreement on the minimum age at which employment is permitted (ILO Convention No. 138) and the agreement on the prohibition and the implementation of immediate measures to eliminate the worst forms of child labour (ILO Convention No. 182).

2. Forced labour

The undersigned organisation does not accept any form of forced labour, bonded labour or slave labour.
All employment must be on a voluntary basis and be based on forms of employment which comply with national laws and practices.
Employees must not be required to deposit their identification papers or have them withheld.

Direct or indirect measures to prevent employees from leaving the organisation or the manufacturing site are prohibited.

3. Discrimination

The undersigned organisation undertakes, within the context of the applicable rights and laws, to counter all forms of discrimination. This refers in particular to discrimination against employees on the basis of gender, race, disability, ethnic or cultural background, religion or beliefs, age or sexual orientation.

4. Disciplinary measures

All employees have the right to be treated with respect and dignity. All forms of physical, psychological, sexual or verbal penalisation and coercion as well as all forms of abuse and intimidation are prohibited.
Disciplinary measures may be applied only in accordance with national laws and internationally recognised human rights.

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