OBJECTIVE
This Human Rights and Labour Policy Statement outlines standards to ensure that all employees are treated with respect and dignity, are working under their own free will, and are being properly compensated for their effort. Lakshmi Green Ship Recyclers LLP is committed to upholding the protection of human rights of all workers where it is possible through our sphere of influence. We are committed to ensuring that we are not complicit in any human rights violations and hold our suppliers and partners to this same high standard. Lakshmi Green Ship Recyclers LLP supports and respects the principles proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and believes businesses should ensure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
SCOPE
This Human Rights Policy Position Statement is intended to state the company's position to all Lakshmi Green Ship Recyclers LLP employees and other stakeholders.
Safe Environment
Protected from Hazards
Clean & Safe Dormitories
ELEMENTS
Freely Chosen Employment
Debt bondage: Forced, bonded or indentured labour; involuntary prison labour; slavery or trafficking of persons shall not to be used.
All over time hour worked in Lakshmi Green Ship Recyclers LLP is voluntary.
Services of permanent workmen may be terminated by either party giving to the other one month notice in writing or paying one month wages in lieu of such notice, as required, under the rules of the Company
Compensation and benefits
Compensation paid to workers shall comply with all applicable wage laws, including those relating to minimum wages, overtime hours and legally mandated benefits
Hours and Benefits
Working hours shall be limited to what is acceptable by local laws, which are 8 hours per day. Overtime hours if required will be limited to 2 hours per day. Workers will be provided 1 day rest in 7 working days. Breaks will be provided in accordance with Factory Acts 1948. All overtime hours are voluntary.
Humane Treatment
There is to be no harsh or inhumane treatment, including any sexual harassment, sexual abuse, corporal punishment, slavery, mental or physical coercion or verbal abuse of workers, nor is there to be the threat of any such treatment
Non discrimination
We are committed to a workforce that is free of harassment and unlawful discrimination, including race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, HIV status, marital status, past or recent military status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Dealing with Management, Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
We believe that workers' rights are best protected by allowing each worker to deal directly with management on issues of importance to that worker. We also respect the rights of workers to associate or not associate with third-party organizations, join or not join labour unions, seek representation, bargain or not bargain collectively in accordance with local laws.
Workers and their representatives of the union/association not be discriminated, harassed, abused or disciplined because of union/association affiliation. Workers will have the right to strike in accordance with the Industrial Dispute Act 1947.
Workplace Health and Safety
Workers are to be in a safe environment, protected from hazards of the job. Where necessary, workers will be provided safety equipment as appropriate to the work being performed. Workers are to be provided with ready access to clean toilet facilities, potable water and hygienic food preparation, storage and eating facilities. Where worker dormitories are provided, they are to be maintained clean and safe, adequate heat and ventilation along with reasonable entry and exit privileges. Procedures and systems are to be in place to manage, track and report occupational injury and illness. Emergency response procedures will be in place.