MEWA Code of Conduct

Principles of Social Compliance

5. Fair terms of employment / freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining

The undersigned organisation adheres to its employees’ right to freedom of association, and in particular the right to form organisations of their own choice, to join such organisations and to enter into collective bargaining. In situations where rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining are restricted, employees must be granted other opportunities for independent and free association and collective bargaining.
Employees’ representatives must be protected against discrimination and guaranteed free access to employees at their workplace.

6. Working hours

The undersigned organisation will adhere to working hours which are in accordance with the applicable laws and industrial standards. Weekly working hours must not regularly exceed 48 hours, and must not exceed 60 hours including overtime. Overtime must be worked only on a voluntary basis.
Employees are entitled to one free day after every six consecutive days of work.

7. Wages

The undersigned organisation will guarantee that the wage paid for a normal working week will in all cases equate to the minimum standard stipulated by law or by sector provisions.
Employees must receive all the benefits stipulated under national legislation (e.g. insurance contributions, additional pay, etc.). Employees must be guaranteed to receive a comprehensible indication of their salary and additional payments at regular intervals and in an understandable form.

Salaries must be paid in accordance with normal local practices. Unauthorised deductions from salary and deductions applied as a disciplinary measure are not permitted.

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