Ethical Trading Policy

EMPLOYMENT IS FREELY CHOSEN

  • Employees are employed by Schoonbee Estates on temporary or permanent contracts.
  • No forced in involuntary labour shall be used and all employment with Schoonbee Estates is freely chosen.
  • Employees are not required to lodge “deposits” or their identity papers with us and employees are free to leave Schoonbee Estates after reasonable notice.

FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION AND THE RIGHT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ARE RESPECTED

  • All employees have the right to join a recognized trade union and to bargain collectively.
  • Schoonbee Estates has an open attitude towards the activities of trade unions.
  • Union representatives are able to carry out there activities without hindrance.

WORKING CONDITIONS ARE SAFE AND HYGIENIC

  • Working conditions are safe and hygienic. Schoonbee Estates takes adequate measures to prevent accidents and minimize potential hazards.
  • Employees receive regular health and safety training.
  • Employees have unrestricted access to toilet facilities and drinking water.
  • Schoonbee Estates has published a Health & Safety Policy, which details responsibility at manufacturing site.

CHILD LABOUR SHALL NOT BE USED

  • No child labour shall be used and there shall be no recruitment of child labour.
  • Young persons under the age of 18 shall not be employed at night or required to undertake hazardous activities.

LIVING WAGES ARE PAID

  • Staff pay rates comply with national legal standards as a minimum.
  • Staff are given written terms and conditions of employment that details the employment relationship between and the respective obligations of the employee and employer, rates of pay, working hours, grievances and disciplinary procedures, holiday entitlement, absence & sick pay, rules and notice periods for termination of employment.
  • No deductions are made from wages as a disciplinary measure, and pay slips reflect lawful voluntary deductions.
  • As a matter of policy, Schoonbee Estates does not make irregular payments.

WORKING HOURS ARE NOT EXCESSIVE

  • Working hours and remuneration are reasonable and comparable to other companies within the industry.
  • Employees are not forced to work in excess of 45 hours per week, and all overtime is voluntary.

NO DISCRIMINATION IS PRACTISED

  • There is no discrimination in pay, hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, and termination of employment or retirement on the grounds of race, nationality, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation.
  • Opportunities for personal and career development are equally available to all employees.

REGULAR EMPLOYMENT IS PROVIDED

  • Sub-contracting and fixed term contracts are not used to avoid obligations under labour or national laws.

NO HARSH OR INHUMANE TREATMENT IS ALLOWED

  • No harassment, threats, abuse or intimidation shall be practiced.
  • Physical, verbal and sexual threats, abuse, harassment or intimidation is expressly prohibited