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APPLE蘋果供應商行為準則（一）
Apple is committed to ensuring that working conditions in Apple’s supply chain are safe, that
workers are treated with respect and dignity, and that manufacturing processes are
environmentally responsible. Apple’s suppliers (“Suppliers”) commit, in all of their activities, to
operate in full compliance with the laws, rules, and regulations of the countries in which they
operate. This Supplier Code of Conduct (“Code”) goes further, drawing upon internationally
recognized standards, in order to advance social and environmental responsibility.
Apple requires that Suppliers implement this Code using the management systems described
below. Apple may visit (and/or have external monitors visit) Supplier facilities, with or without
notice, to assess compliance with this Code and to audit Supplier’s wage, hour, payroll, and
other worker records and practices. Violations of this Code may result in immediate termination
as an Apple Supplier and in legal action.
The Apple Supplier Code of Conduct is modeled on and contains language from the Electronic
Industry Code of Conduct. Recognized standards such as the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights (UDHR), and standards issued by organizations such as the International Labour
Organization (ILO), Social Accountability International (SAI), and the Ethical Trading Initiative
(ETI) were used as references in preparing this Code and may be useful sources of additional
information. A complete list of references is provided at the end of this Code. As an extension
of the Code, Apple maintains a series of detailed Standards that clarify our expectations for
compliance.
Labor and Human Rights
Suppliers must uphold the human rights of workers, and treat them with dignity and respect as
understood by the international community.
Antidiscrimination
Suppliers shall not discriminate against any worker based on race, color, age, gender, sexual
orientation, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, union membership, national origin,
or marital status in hiring and employment practices such as applications for employment,
promotions, rewards, access to training, job assignments, wages, benefits, discipline, and
termination. Suppliers shall not require a pregnancy test or discriminate against pregnant
workers except where required by applicable laws or regulations or prudent for workplace
safety. In addition, Suppliers shall not require workers or potential workers to undergo medical
tests that could be used in a discriminatory way except where required by applicable law or
regulation or prudent for workplace safety.
Fair Treatment
Suppliers shall commit to a workplace free of harassment. Suppliers shall not threaten workers
with or subject them to harsh or inhumane treatment, including sexual harassment, sexual
abuse, corporal punishment, mental coercion, physical coercion, verbal abuse or unreasonable
restrictions on entering or exiting company provided facilities. Suppliers shall prohibit
harassment and unlawful discrimination in the workplace.
Prevention of Involuntary Labor
Suppliers shall not use any form of forced, bonded, indentured, or prison labor. All work must
be voluntary and workers shall be free to leave work or terminate their employment with
reasonable notice. Workers must not be required to surrender any government-issued
identification, passports, or work permits as a condition of employment. Suppliers shall ensure
that third party agencies providing workers to Supplier are compliant with the provisions of the
Code and the laws of the sending and receiving countries, whichever is more stringent in its
protection of workers. Suppliers shall ensure that contracts for both direct and contract workers
clearly convey the conditions of employment in a language understood by the worker. Where
workers are required to pay a fee in connection with obtaining employment, Suppliers shall be
responsible for payment of all fees and expenses in excess of the amount of one month of the
worker’s anticipated net wages. Such fees and expenses include, but are not limited to
expenses associated with recruitment, processing or placement of both direct and contract
Workers.
Prevention of Under Age Labor
Child labor is strictly prohibited. Suppliers shall not employ children. The minimum age for
employment or work shall be 15 years of age, the minimum age for employment in that
country, or the age for completing compulsory education in that country, whichever is higher.
This Code does not prohibit participation in legitimate workplace apprenticeship programs that
are consistent with Article 6 of ILO Minimum Age Convention No. 138 or light work consistent
with Article 7 of ILO Minimum Age Convention No. 138.
Juvenile Worker Protections
Suppliers may employ juveniles who are older than the applicable legal minimum age for
employment but are yo unger than 18 years of age, provided they do not perform work likely to
jeopardize their heath, safety, or morals, consistent with ILO Minimum Age Convention No. 138.
Working Hours
Except in emergency or unusual situations, a workweek shall be restricted to 60 hours,
including overtime, and workers shall take at least one day off every seven-days. All overtime
shall be voluntary. Under no circumstances shall workweeks exceed the maximum permitted
under applicable laws and regulations.
Wages and Benefits
Suppliers shall pay all workers at least the minimum wage required by applicable laws and
regulations and provide all legally mandated benefits. In addition to their compensation for
regular hours of work, workers shall be compensated for overtime hours at the premium rate
required by applicable laws and regulations. Suppliers shall not use deductions from wages as a
disciplinary measure. Suppliers shall offer vacation time, leave periods, and holidays consistent
with applicable laws and regulations. Suppliers shall pay workers in a timely manner and
clearly convey the basis on which workers are being paid.
Freedom of Association
Suppliers must respect the right of workers to associate freely, form and join workers
organizations of their own choosing, seek representation, and bargain collectively, as permitted
by and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Suppliers shall not discriminate
with respect to employment based on union membership and, in particular, shall not make
employment subject to the condition that the worker relinquish union membership or agree
not to join a union or cause the dismissal of or otherwise prejudice a worker by reason of union
membership or participation in union activities outside working hours (or within working hours
if the Supplier has consented to such activities or if required by applicable law or regulation).
Suppliers shall protect against acts of interference with the establishment, functioning, or
administration of workers’ organizations in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.Health and Safety
Apple recognizes that integrating sound health and safety management practices into all
aspects of business is essential to maintain high morale and produce innovative products.
Suppliers shall commit to creating safe working conditions and a healthy work environment for
all of their workers.
Occupational Injury Prevention
Suppliers shall eliminate physical hazards where possible. Where physical hazards cannot be
eliminated, Suppliers shall provide appropriate engineering controls such as physical guards,
interlocks, and barriers. Where appropriate engineering controls are not possible, Suppliers
shall establish appropriate administrative controls such as safe work procedures. In all cases,
Suppliers shall provide workers with appropriate personal protective equipment. Workers shall
not be disciplined for raising safety concerns and shall have the right to refuse unsafe working
conditions without fear of reprisal until management adequately addresses their concerns.
Prevention of Chemical Exposure
Suppliers shall identify, evaluate, and control worker exposure to hazardous chemical,
biological, and physical agents. Suppliers must eliminate chemical hazards where possible.
Where chemical hazards cannot be eliminated, Suppliers shall provide appropriate engineering
controls such as closed systems and ventilation. Where appropriate engineering controls are
not possible, Suppliers shall establish appropriate administrative controls such as safe work
procedures. In all cases, Suppliers shall provide workers with appropriate personal protective
equipment.
Emergency Prevention, Preparedness, and Response
Suppliers shall anticipate, identify, and assess emergency situations and events and minimize
their impact by implementing emergency plans and response procedures, including
emergency reporting, worker notification and evacuation procedures, worker training and drills,
appropriate first-aid supplies, appropriate fire detection and suppression equipment, adequate
exit facilities, and recovery plans. Suppliers shall incorporate C-TPAT security criteria into their
business processes as described in the U.S. Customs website, cbp.com">www.cbp.com.
Occupational Safety Procedures and Systems
Suppliers shall establish procedures and systems to manage, track, and report occupational
injury and illness. Such procedures and systems shall encourage worker reporting, classify and
record injury and illness cases, investigate cases and implement corrective actions to eliminate
their causes, provide necessary medical treatment, and facilitate the workers’ return to work.
Ergonomics
Suppliers shall identify, evaluate, and control worker exposure to physically demanding tasks,
including manual material handling, heavy lifting, prolonged standing, and highly repetitive or
forceful assembly tasks. |
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