RTX Telecom A/S requires its suppliers to respect basic human rights and requires that employees be treated in accordance with the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (1998).
4.1 Discrimination
RTX Telecom A/S values and respects different cultural backgrounds and traditions. Employees shall be appraised and treated on the basis of their own ability and qualifications to carry out their work, not on the basis of personal characteristics or convictions. (ILO Convention no. 29 and 105).
4.2 Forced labour
No form of forced labour, involuntary or uncompensated work will be accepted. This includes all forms of compulsory agreements and illegal labour
No person may be detained at work against his or her will for any period of time. (ILO Convention no. 29 and 105).
4.3 Disciplinary practices
Employees shall be treated with respect and dignity.
Under no circumstances may any employee be subject to corporal punishment or other forms of physical, sexual or psychological punishment, harassment or coercion.
Pay deductions may not be made for disciplinary reasons, unless this is regulated by collective agreement or permitted by law.
4.4 Child labour
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989), the ILO Convention on Minimum Age for Employment (no. 138, 1973) and the ILO Convention concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour (no. 182, 1999) are guidelines for all activities, which take place in the company’s name.
No person may be employed below the age for having completed compulsory schooling or under the age of 15 years (or 14 years in those countries referred to in article 2.4 of ILO convention no. 138).
If a child is found to be working for a supplier manufacturing RTX Telecom A/S products, we request that measures are taken to rectify the problem without worsening the child’s social situation. If corrective action is not implemented after this situation is brought to our attention, RTX Telecom A/S will terminate and/or disengage business activities with the supplier.
4.5 Wages and working hours
Suppliers shall stipulate working hours and pay wages and overtime pay as a minimum in accordance with national laws and agreements, or in accordance with local and legal standards.
Employees are entitled to a contract of employment.
4.6 Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
Employees shall be free to exercise their legal rights to join, form or work for organisations which represent their interests as employees.
Suppliers must not threaten or penalize workers, or in any other way restrict or interfere with employees’ legal and peaceful exercise of their rights.
Suppliers shall respect employees’ rights to collective bargaining.
4.7 Alcohol and unlawful drugs
The workplace must be free from alcohol and unlawful drugs in order to provide a good and safe working environment. Suppliers shall ensure that alcohol and unlawful drugs are not used during working hours.
