APPENDIX 3
DISNEY CODE OF CONDUCT FOR MANUFACTURERS
At The Walt Disney Company, we are committed to :
? a standard of excellence in every aspect of our business and in every corner of the world;
? ethical and responsible conduct in all of our operations;
? respect for the rights of all individuals; and
? respect for the environment.
We expect these same commitments to be shared by all manufacturers of Disney merchandise. At a minimum, we require that allmanufacturers of Disney merchandise meet the following standards:
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR MANUFACTURERS
CHILD LABOR
| Manufacturers will not use child labor. The term “child” refers to a person younger than 15 (or 14 where local law allows) or, if higher, the local legal minimum age for employment or the age for completing compulsory education. Manufacturers employing young persons who do not fall within the definition of “children” will also comply with any lawsand regulations applicable to such persons.
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INVOLUNTARY LABOR
| Manufacturers will not use any forced or involuntary labor, whether prison, bonded, indentured or otherwise.
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COERCION AND HARASSMENT
| Manufacturers will treat each employee with dignity and respect, and will not use corporal punishment, threats of violenceor other forms of physical, sexual, psychological or verbal harassment or abuse.
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NONDISCRIMINATION
| Manufacturers will not discriminate in hiring and employment practices, including salary, benefits, advancement, discipline, termination or retirement, on the basis of race, religion,age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, political opinion or disability.
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ASSOCIATION
| Manufacturers will respect the rights of employees to associate, organize and bargain collectively in a lawful and peaceful manner, without penalty or interference.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
| Manufacturers will provide employees with a safe and healthy workplace in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, ensuring at a minimum reasonable access to potable waterand sanitary facilities; fire safety; and adequate lighting and ventilation. Manufacturers will also ensure that the same standards of health and safety are applied in any housing that they provide for employees.
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COMPENSATION
| We expect manufacturers to recognize that wages are essentialto meeting employees’ basic needs. Manufacturers will, at a minimum, comply with all applicable wage and hour laws and regulations, including those relating to minimum wages, overtime, maximum hours, piece rates and other elements of compensation, and provide legally mandated benefits.
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