Employment and the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity/Nondiscrimination
We believe that all terms and conditions of employment should be based on an individual's ability to do the job and not on the basis of personal characteristics or beliefs. We provide employees with a working environment free of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or coercion relating directly or indirectly to race, religion, sexual orientation, political opinion or disability.

Forced Labour
We do not use any prison, slave, indentured, or forced labor in the manufacture of any of our products.

Child Labour
We do not utilize child labor in the production of any product. We do not employ any person under the age of 18, or the age at which compulsory schooling has ended, whichever is greater.

Coercion and Harassment
We acknowledge the value of our staff and treat each employee with dignity and respect. We do not use cruel and unusual disciplinary practices such as threats of violence or other forms of physical, sexual, psychological or verbal harassment or abuse.

Health and Safety
We maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. We provide adequate medical facili ties, clean restrooms, reasonable access to potable water, well-lit and ventilated workstations, and protection from hazardous materials or conditions. The same standards of health and safety are applied in any housing we provide for our employees.