SUPPLIER CODE OF CONDUCT
供應商行為守則
The Code applies to all suppliers of goods and services to Loblaw. In addition to the provisions of the Code, suppliers must at all times comply with local laws and regulations.
2.1 No Child Labour
2.1.1 Workers younger than 16 shall not be employed.
2.1.2 Complete records relating to the age of all workers must be kept on site and beaccessible at all times.
2.1.3 Workers under 18 must have the benefit of working hours and conditions and otherbenefits that are appropriate to their age.
2.2 Employment must be Freely Chosen
2.2.1 There shall be no forced, bonded or involuntary prison labour.
2.2.2 Workers must not be required to deposit funds or personal documents as a condition of their employment.
2.2.3 Overtime must be voluntary and refusal of overtime must not be penalized.
2.2.4 Workers must be permitted to terminate their employment without financial penalty.
2.3 Discrimination will not be tolerated
2.3.1 In their hiring and treatment of workers, suppliers must not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, age, gender, caste, social background, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, marital status, medical condition or any other personal characteristic.
2.4 No Abuse or Harassment
2.4.1 Workers must not be subjected to any form of verbal, physical or sexual abuse or harassment or any form of intimidation.
2.4.2 Monetary penalties are not to be used as a form of discipline.
2.5 Freedom of Association must be respected
2.5.1 Workers or their representatives must be permitted to associate and bargain collectively.
2.5.2 Workers’ activities with respect to their rights and interested, including association and collective bargaining, must be permitted to take place in the workplace.
2.6 Employment Laws must be respected
2.6.1 Employment terms must in accordance with the employment contract if one is present and the worker must have access to the terms of any such contract.
2.6.2 Only workers with a legal right to work in the country are to be employed.
2.6.3 The use of Labour Agencies will not affect any of a suppliers’ obligations under this Code. The use of such agencies is discouraged.
2.7 Working Hours are not to be excessive
2.7.1 The average total working hours for workers (including overtime) must not exceed 72 hours, or the maximum allowed bylocal law, whichever is lower.
2.7.2 Overtime must always be voluntary.
2.7.3 Workers must be provided, on average, at least one day off for every 7 day period.
2.8 Reasonable Living Wages must be Paid
2.8.1 Workers must be paid at least the minimum wage in the applicable jurisdiction or an agreed- to wage that is enough to meet basic needs and provide some discretionary income.
2.8.2 Overtime must be paid at a premium where it is required by local law.
2.8.3 Wages must be paid regularly and on time.
2.9 Working Conditions must be Safe
2.9.1 Workers must be provided a safe and hygienic working environment.
2.9.2 Sufficient potable drinking water must be available at all times.
2.9.3 Functional fire alarms, fire extinguishers and relevant firefighting and prevention equipment must be present at allfacilities.