It is the Company policy to provide fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of merit, efficiency and fitness, regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, political and/or third party affiliation or veteran status and to provide a work environment where there is no harsh and inhuman treatment.

​

The Company is committed to the implementation of the following fair and equal employment opportunity practices:

• provide employees with equal opportunities for learning and development based on their strengths and needs.

• administer all aspects of employment such as compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, disciplines, terminations, layoffs and all other terms and conditions of employment in a non-biased manner based on employees’ ability, performance and contribution.

• treat employees fairly and with dignity and respect – ensure that the work environment is free of unlawful discrimination, hostility, intimidation or harassment.

• respect employees’ right to freedom of association and peaceful assembly.

• reasonably accommodate religious practices in consideration for the safety and security of employees, impact to other business operations and availability of other alternatives.

• conform to all labour legislative requirements and adopt government guidelines which promote fair employment practices, if applicable.

• no harsh or inhumane treatment including violence, gender-based violence, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, corporal punishment, mental or physical coercion, bullying, public shaming, or verbal abuse of workers.

The company strictly forbids child labor and forced/ compulsory or bonded labor, and it will not permit the existence of such practices, or of human trafficking, in any aspect of its business or supply chain.