WORKING HOURS

Hours of work shall comply with applicable laws and industry standards. In any event, workers shall not on a regular basis be required to work in excess of 48 hours per week and shall be provided with at least one day off for every seven-day period. Overtime shall be voluntary, shall not exceed 12 hours per week, shall not be demanded on a regular basis and shall always be compensated at a premium rate.

NON-DISCRIMINATION

Recruitment, wage policy, admittance to training programs, employee promotion policy, policies of employment termination, retirement, and any other aspect of the employment relationship shall be based on the principle of equal opportunities, regardless of race, colour, sex, religion, political affiliation, union membership, nationality, social origin, deficiencies or handicaps.

CHILD LABOUR

There shall be no use of child labour. The age for admission to employment shall not be less than the age of completion of compulsory schooling and, in any case, not less than 15 years.

FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION

The right of all workers to form and join trade unions and bargain collectively shall be recognised.

WAGES

Wages and benefits paid for a standard working week shall meet at least legal or industry minimum standards and always be sufficient to meet basic needs of workers and their families and to provide some discretionary income.

DISCIPLINARY PRACTICES

Physical abuse, threats of physical abuse, unusual punishments or discipline, sexual and other harassment, and intimidation by the employer is strictly prohibited.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

A safe and hygienic working environment shall be provided, and best occupational health and safety practice shall be promoted, bearing in mind the prevailing knowledge of the industry and of any specific hazards. Appropriate attention shall be paid to occupational hazards specific to this branch of the industry and assure that a safe and hygienic work environment is provided for. Effective regulations shall be implemented to prevent accidents and minimise health risks as much as possible

INVOLUNTARY LABOUR

There shall be no use of forced, including bonded or prison, labour.

LEGALLY BINDING

Obligations to employees under labour or social security laws and regulations arising from the regular employment relationship shall not be avoided through the use of labour-only contracting arrangements, or through apprenticeship schemes where there is no real intent to impart skills or provide regular employment. Younger workers shall be given the opportunity to participate in education and training programs.

BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION

Spell does not tolerate any bribery within its supply chain. A bribe includes financial or other advantages which are given, promised, offered, accepted, requested or received with the intention to influence the ability to make objective and fair business decisions.

ENVIRONMENT

We choose to work with businesses who share our commitment to sustainability and preservation of the environment. We ask our suppliers to choose leading technologies that reduce the environmental impacts that their manufacturing has on the environment.

We expect (or are working with suppliers) to have systems and policies in place that examine resource, water and air footprints. It is compulsory that suppliers comply with all applicable environmental laws in the country of business. In addition, we expect businesses to promote initiatives that promote environmental responsibility.

COMMUNITY

Born and raised in Byron, the idea of community is at the heart of Spell. We align with suppliers who show commitment to their communities. Be it investment in education or local infrastructure, we work with our suppliers to be the leaders of social development in their local communities.