CRITERIA

Exploitation of Labour

Freedom of Association & Collective Bargaining

Safe & Hygienic Working Environment

Accommodation

Child Labour

Living Wages To Be Paid

Working Hours Are Not Excessive

No Discrimination

Regular Employment

No Harsh Or Inhumane Treatment

Continual Improvement

General

Code

Law

Assess

Action Plan

Living Wage to be paid

Workers need to be paid at least enough to provide for the basic needs of themselves and their families. This includes food, housing, healthcare, energy, clothing, education, childcare, transportation and some savings.

In most countries, the government sets a minimum wage. This can sometimes vary according to region, industry and type of job.

However, minimum wages often fall behind the cost of living, which means that workers are unable to provide for the basic needs of themselves and their families.

Workers who cannot earn enough money are forced into a cycle of poverty. They may have to take on other jobs in the evening or at weekends. Tired and worried workers are less efficient and are often less able to meet quality standards.

Workers often do not understand how their wages are calculated, and so are not able to find out whether or not they are being paid fairly.

ETI Report says Kenyan Flower Workers do not get Living Wages. They found: Low basic rates of pay per day on some farms - as low as KSH 64 in 2002 xxxxxxxx(50 pence per day) No payslips received, just cash in hand Lack of severance pay/dues owing not paid When laid off, no payment received for previous days working Deductions made from wages or unfair dismissal when pay questioned Medical expenses deducted from salary. For more follow the CASE STUDY