Business Partner Code of Conduct
" M.I.D. House of Diamonds. " and its affiliates conduct its business in accordance with high ethical standards and expect our business partners to share this philosophy. We utilize these standards in the selection of our business partners, expecting full compliance from our business partners, including all diamond manufacturers, polishing companies, private buyers, mediators, and suppliers. "M.I.D. House of Diamonds." will always strive to improve the working environment for those involved in the production of our products. It is imperative that our customers will be confident that our products are handled in facilities that are in full compliance with regulatory requirements regarding workers rights, which provide a safe and healthy work environment in order to adhere to all "M.I.D. House of Diamonds." business partner code of conduct policies, as set forth herein. Participation in this program and adherence to program policy is mandatory for all "M.I.D. House of Diamonds. " business partners. WORK ENVIRONMENT "M.I.D. House of Diamonds." will only work with business partners who provide a safe and healthy workplace that complies with all local laws. Business partners who provide a dormitory and/or residential facilities for their workers must ensure these facilities are safe, healthy, and in compliance with local standards. "M.I.D. House of Diamonds." expect all business partners to promote employee health and safety through internal training and awareness programs. • • LABOR POLICY "M.I.D. House of Diamonds." will not knowingly work with business partners who use forced or compulsory labor, perceived or otherwise, in its manufacturing facilities. Labor, including overtime, shall be voluntary at all times. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES "M.I.D. House of Diamonds." has the highest respect for cultural differences. However, we believe workers should be employed based upon their abilities, rather than their race, gender, personal characteristics, or beliefs. Evidence of discrimination or discriminatory behavior in the workplace, or any form of this, will not be tolerated. • • WORKERS RIGHTS "M.I.D. House of Diamonds." expect their business partners to obey all applicable local laws for respecting the rights of workers. Business partners are encouraged to develop internal programs, policies, and procedures that clearly define their business practices and provide employees with a viable means of managing conflict and resolving disputes. WORKING HOURS "M.I.D. House of Diamonds." seeks business partners that do not require employees to work a number of hours, during a week, that exceeds local laws or business customs. Business partners should maintain a workweek consistent with normal hours of operation for their industry, with compensated overtime, in compliance with the local law. •
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