RESPECT FOR THE BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES G4S Suppliers must act in line with local legislation, the principles of the United Nations Global Compact, the UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights, the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the 1998 International Labour Organisation Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. The Supplier agrees to: Promote equal opportunities for, and treatment of its employees irrespective of race, nationality, social background, disabilities, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, political or religious conviction, sex, age; marital or civil partnership status or any other factor which cannot be justified. Not employ or make anyone work against their will or under circumstances in which their labour may be coerced and exploited. Respect the personal dignity, privacy and rights of each individual. Refuse to tolerate any unacceptable treatment of employees, such as mental cruelty, sexual harassment or discrimination. Prohibit behaviour including gestures, language and physical contact, that is sexual, coercive, threatening, abusive or exploitative. Provide fair remuneration and guarantee the applicable national statutory minimum wage, union agreements or industry standards. Recognize, as far as legally possible, the right of free association of employees and to neither favour nor discriminate against members of employee organizations or trade unions. Employ no workers under the age of 15 or, in those countries subject to the developing country exception of the ILO Convention 138, to employ no workers under the age of 14. In the case of any front line security roles or other jobs with a higher degree of risk, ensure no workers under the age of 18 are employed. COMPLIANCE WITH THE MODERN SLAVERY ACT 2015 G4S strictly prohibits the use of Modern slavery and human trafficking of any kind in its supply chains. G4S recognises the responsibility it shares with its suppliers to operate in an ethical way to mitigate and eradicate any cases of human rights violation. G4S expects its suppliers to be open and transparent in the way they conduct business with G4S and agree to: Comply with all applicable anti-slavery and human trafficking laws, statutes, regulations and codes from time to time in force in the country where they are supplying Goods and Services to or on behalf of G4S. Represent and warrant that it has not has been convicted of any offence involving slavery and human trafficking; nor has it been the subject of any investigation, inquiry or enforcement proceedings regarding any offence or alleged offence of or in connection with slavery and human trafficking. Notify G4S as soon as it becomes aware of (a) any breach, or potential breach of the point above or (b) any actual or suspected slavery or human trafficking in a supply chain which has a connection with the goods or services provided to G4S. Version number Version date Version expiry Version status 2.2 1 April 2020 30 March 2023 Final Document type Document ID number Document classification Uncontrolled if printed or downloaded Policy PUBLIC
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