CRITERIA

Employment is Freely Chosen

Freedom of Association & Collective Bargaining

Safe & Hygienic Working Environment

Child Labour

Living Wages To Be Paid

Working Hours Are Not Excessive

No Discrimination

Regular Employment

No Harsh Or Inhumane Treatment

Use of Agency Labour

Continual Improvement

General

Code

Law

Assess

Action Plan

Case Study - Ethically Traded Flowers?

Final Step - Plan

And how do you now set a priority? You will do it on the basis of feasibility and visibility. e.g Allow workers to join a union. Make a statement.

Can work out a target to set in the statement and check that it is clear everybody knows? eg. Ensure all staff know they can join a union within 3 months.

Now put it all together.

When you have been through each Criterion as above, then you have to make an overall decision taking account of all criteria:
"Areas of concern were excessive overtime during peak periods; maternity issues; inadequate emergency response procedures; poor discipline and grievance handling procedures; ineffective communication channels; inadequate health and sanitation facilities; congested workers' houses; low union membership; barriers to freedom of association and poor worker knowledge about basic labour laws and standards. "

There were also instances of positive practices for example on higher than average wages; regular work; acceptable working hours; no child labour; existence of gender and welfare committees and good medical care.