| Hasbro, Inc., together with its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Hasbro"), strives to conduct its business in accordance with high ethical and business standards, and seeks to have its vendors, suppliers and licensees conduct themselves in the same manner. Hasbro has long recognized concerns about the quality and character of working conditions around the world, including the United States. We are continually striving to improve the working environment for those involved in the production of our toys and games. Hasbro wants its consumers to have confidence that products manufactured by Hasbro, or its vendors, suppliers and licensees, are in accordance with the principles set forth herein and are not made under inhumane or exploitative conditions. Implementation of the Global Business Ethics Principles enables Hasbro to ensure that manufacturing facilities involved in the production of Hasbro products ("Facilities") understand and adhere to Hasbro's requirements in this area. Participation in this program and adherence to these principles is mandatory for all Facilities.
1. Forced Labor - There will not be any use of forced, prison or indentured labor in the production of Hasbro products*. All employment, including overtime, shall be on a voluntary basis.
2. Child Labor - The use of child labor is prohibited. No person shall be employed in a factory that produces or manufactures any Hasbro product at an age younger than sixteen**, or younger than the age for completing compulsory education in the country of manufacture where such age is higher.
3. Working Hours and Compensation - Facilities must comply with all applicable national and local wage and hour laws, including minimum wage laws, or shall be consistent with the prevailing industry wage standards, if higher. Employee benefits shall be provided in accordance with national and local requirements.
Normal working hours should not exceed forty-eight (48) hours/week with one day off in every seven-day period. Overtime work in necessary business circumstances shall be conducted in such a way as to adequately compensate workers for all work performed beyond the normal working hour standard.
4. Health and Safety - Facilities shall ensure that all employees have a healthy and safe environment, including in dormitories, where provided. Hasbro expects all Facilities to promote an awareness of health and safety issues to their employees including issues surrounding fire prevention, emergency evacuation, proper use of safety equipment, basic first-aid and the proper use and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
5. Abuse; Discrimination - Facility employees shall be treated with dignity and respect. No employee shall be subject to abuse, cruel or unusual disciplinary practices or discrimination in employment or hiring on the grounds of race, religion, origin, political affiliation, sexual preference, age or gender.
6. Communication of Principles - Facilities will communicate these principles to employees in an appropriate oral and written fashion and will undertake efforts to educate employees about these principles on a periodic basis.
7. Acceptance of Advantages - Hasbro will not tolerate Facilities who do not conduct business in an ethical and proper manner or who use bribes, kickbacks or provide gifts, favors, or services to gain a competitive advantage with Hasbro.
8. Environmental Impact - Hasbro maintains a commitment to sound environmental programs and practices and encourages the reduction and recycling of waste. Facilities must comply with all applicable laws relating to the environment and dispose of toxic materials in a controlled and safe manner. To that end, Hasbro seeks to conduct business with Facilities who are equally dedicated to pursuing continuous efforts to improve the compatibility of its operations with the environment.
9. Freedom of Association - Hasbro recognizes all employees rights' to choose [or not] to affiliate with legally sanctioned organizations or associations without unlawful interference.
10. Monitoring - Hasbro shall have the right to conduct periodic on-site visits of working and living conditions, including audits of production records and practices and of wage, hour and payroll information maintained by Facilities, to review and ensure compliance with these principles. Although Hasbro retains its rights to terminate its relationship with a vendor, supplier or licensee facility in violation of these principles, Hasbro will endeavor to work with Facilities to promptly address any problems discovered in the course of its review or audit. Hasbro will require the implementation of an acceptable written corrective action plan for any problems found during an audit. Failure to address items in the corrective action plan may also result in termination of the business relationship.
11. Certification - Hasbro will require a written statement from Facilities of compliance with these principles.
12. Compliance with Applicable Laws - Facilities will comply with the national laws of the country in which they are conducting business, any local laws, regulations or standards applicable to their business and the industry standards which have been established in their location; provided, however, in the event of any conflict between the provisions of any of the preceding laws, regulations, or standards and the provisions of this document, then the provision containing the higher standards shall prevail. * Rehabilitation programs may be assessed by Hasbro on a case-by-case basis.
** Workers under sixteen may be considered on a case-by-case basis when hired in accord with International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 138.
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