Ethical Standards Policy Ethical Standards Policy

At Fowler Packing, we hold steadfast to the belief that every individual should be treated with dignity and respect. We are unwavering in our commitment to upholding workers’ rights, ensuring a fair, safe and respectable work environment.

Our Guiding Principles

Respect for Laws at Work

• • Legal Compliance: We adhere to all relevant laws and regulations governing labor practices.
  • Occupational Safety & Health: We provide a safe and hygienic work environment, taking measures to identify and mitigate risks to worker health and safety.
  • Wages & Benefits: Workers are compensated fairly for their labor, in accordance with legal requirements, with transparent pay calculations.
  • Working Hours: We manage working hours in accordance with laws and industry standards, ensuring rest periods as necessary for worker well-being.

Respect for Professional Conduct

• • Communication and Worker Protections: We encourage open communication between management and workers, providing channels for workers to voice concerns without fear of retaliation.
  • Ethical Recruitment: We engage in ethical recruitment practices, ensuring that no worker bears the cost of obtaining employment and that third-party labor contractors adhere to our ethical standards.
  • Management Systems and Continuous Improvement: We implement robust management systems to ensure compliance with labor laws and continuously improve our performance against compliance objectives.
  • Responsible Purchasing Practices: We strive to align our purchasing practices with the commitments outlined in this Ethical Charter.

Respect for Human Rights

• • Employment is Freely Chosen: We reject all forms of forced or compulsory labor and uphold the principle that employment must be freely chosen.
  • Freedom of Association: We respect workers’ rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining.
  • Humane Treatment and Non-Harassment: We prohibit all forms of harassment and abuse, fostering a work environment where every worker is treated with dignity and respect.
  • Non-Discrimination: We provide equal employment opportunities, ensuring that decisions are based solely on job requirements.
  • No Child Labor: We categorically prohibit the employment of children in any form of labor. We ensure that no individual below the legal age of employment is engaged in work within our operations or supply chain.

We pledge to uphold our guiding principles and continuously strive for excellence for our employees and worker’s associated with Fowler Packing Company.