4.1.5 No worker should be discriminated against because of race, gender, religion or ethnic background. All workers with the same experience and qualifications should receive equal pay for equal work.
4.1.6 All workers should be entitled to an employment contract.
4.2 Wages and Working Hours
4.2.1 Wages should be paid regularly, on time and be fair in respect of work performance. The legal minimum wages should be a minimum, but not a recommended, level.
4.2.2 Weekly working time must not exceed the legal limit, and overtime work should always be voluntary and properly compensated.
4.2.3 The workers should be granted their stipulated annual leave and sick leave without any form of repercussions.
4.2.4 Female workers should be given their stipulated maternity leave in case of pregnancy.
4.2.5 Dismissal of pregnant female workers is not acceptable.
In we recommend our suppliers to provide the workers with at least one free meal daily.
5.
Factory Conditions
5.1 It is important for the workers' well-being, and for the quality of the garments, that the factory environment is clean and free from pollution of different kinds.
5.2 The temperature in the factory should be tolerable as a working environment, and the ventilation should be adequate. Heaters or fans should be provided when needed.
5.3 The lighting in each workplace should be sufficient for the work performed, at all times of day.
5.4 Sanitary facilities should be clean, and the workers should have access without unreasonable restrictions. The number of facilities should be adequate for the number of workers in the factory. Sanitary facilities should be available on each floor, and preferably separated for men and women.
6.
Housing Conditions
If a factory provides housing facilities for its staff, the requirements regarding safety and factory conditions, under point 3 and 5 above, should also cover the housing area. All workers must be provided with their own individual bed, and the living space per worker must meet the minimum legal requirement. Separate dormitories, toilets and showers should be provided for men and women. There should be no restriction on the workers' right to leave the dormitory during off hours. We want to particularly stress the importance of fire alarms, fire extinguishers, unobstructed emergency exits and evacuation drills in dormitory areas.
7.
Environment
The environment is of increasing concern globally and And Trade expects its suppliers to act responsibly in this respect. Our suppliers must comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations in the country of operation. According to the And Trade LTD Chemical Restrictions Document, we do not allow use of solvents or other hazardous chemicals in the production of our garments. All suppliers must sign the And Trade LTD. Chemical Restriction Commitment, confirming that no prohibited chemical substances will be used in the production.