杰西潘尼供应商人权检查问卷一

VERIFYING THE SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

In completing the Self-Assessment Process, 梯子vpn the following lists each question from the Self-Assessment Questionnaire and the evidence that must be verified.

PERSONNEL 免费vpn ISSUES

Question 1.1 Does the factory obtain current information on local 中国 vp 免费 and national laws and regulations, and incorporate this information in its business practices?

The workers should be compensated according to the local and national labor laws. The payroll department should have the latest copies of these laws and amendments on 中国 vp 免费 file. These laws should

cover, but not be limited to the following areas:

• Wages and hours.

• Legal benefits.

• Minimum age for employment and related restrictions.

• Health and safety standards.

• Employment discrimination.

• General labor law.

The factory should have a procedure that will ensure that the labor laws and regulations are being followed. There should be a manager or supervisor responsible for monitoring and updating these laws. Any new laws should be adapted as soon as vpn梯子 possible.

The factory should review the labor laws to ensure that the workers are being properly 国内vpn vpn梯子 中国 vp 免费 vpn梯子 compensated.

If the factory uncovers a violation, that violation must be corrected as soon as possible. The factory should document the violation and what was done to correct it. There should be a procedure to prevent the violation from re-occurring.

It should be part of the factories official 国内vpn company policy that 梯子vpn all labor laws will be obeyed.

Question 1.2 Does the factory 国内vpn prohibit any condition within the facility, building and/or equipment that could cause injury or death to the workers, or any violation of law or a JCPenney standard?

An unsafe condition is anything that can cause injury or death to the worker. The factory should have a procedure for monitoring safety conditions within the facility. This would include the building and all vpn梯子 property that is attached to the building and owned, or used by the factory. There should also be a procedure for monitoring equipment and machinery for unsafe conditions. These procedures should

be monitored by a manager or supervisor. This can be anyone that the factory designates, however, it is usually the responsibility of the Safety Manager or Safety Supervisor. Safety issues concerning machinery and equipment are usually monitored by an Equipment Maintenance vpn梯子 Manager or Supervisor.

The building should be inspected on a 免费vpn regular basis for unsafe conditions. Unsafe conditions should be repaired as soon as possible. vpn梯子 Building inspection records should be maintained indicating the type of inspection performed, date of the inspection and the results of the inspection. Any repairs made should also be listed.

Machinery and equipment should be inspected and maintained on a regular basis. Defective machinery 免费vpn and equipment should not be used until the proper repairs have been made. Equipment inspection records should be maintained listing the type of inspection, date of the inspection, the results 国内vpn of the inspection and what repairs were made. Any repairs made should also be listed.

All workers using any machinery or equipment should be properly trained 国内vpn in the safe use 国内vpn of the equipment involved.

All local and national laws concerning labor issues and the operation of the factory must be obeyed.

However, there are situations where a JCPenney standard is more stringent than local or national law. When this occurs, the JCPenney standard must be followed.

Question 1.3 免费vpn Does the factory effectively prohibit convict, involuntary, and forced labor?

The use of convict, involuntary, indentured or forced labor of any kind is prohibited. vpn梯子 国内vpn There are no exceptions.

Convict Labor

The factory is prohibited from hiring convicted criminals currently in prison for committing a crime.

Even though there are conditions where it is permitted to employ criminals under 中国 vp 免费 local or national law,

it is expressly forbidden to import any product into the United States under United Stated Customs Laws, if that product was produced by convict labor.

Involuntary Labor or Forced Labor Anyone being forced to work against their will is considered involuntary or forced labor. Workers must be given complete freedom of movement to leave the facility at any time. Factories have the

right 免费vpn to impose restrictions on workers entering the facility or entering certain rooms within the facility but should never prohibit workers from leaving.

Indentured Labor Workers should never be forced to work by contract or any other means. Workers should never be forced to work to pay vpn梯子 off a debt for themselves, a family member or anyone else by signing a contract.

Worker Contracts

In some factories workers are required to sign an employment contract. These contracts will usually list the job description, job duties, disciplinary procedures, overtime requirements and the length of time that the contract is in effect. Some 国内vpn contracts are 免费vpn open ended. That is, the contract may be written with no ending date. If the 免费vpn contract is open ended, there must be a provision that will end the

contract when vpn梯子 the worker resigns the job. Employment 国内vpn contracts must not include anything that can be interpreted as forcing the worker to 国内vpn work. 梯子vpn 国内vpn Workers must be allowed to resign at any time.

Occasionally factories use third party agents or brokers to hire workers. If third parties are used to hire workers, the workers’ wages must be paid directly to the worker and not the agency or broker. vpn梯子 It is the 中国 vp 免费 factories responsibility to ensure that third party vpn梯子 agents or brokers supply legal workers that are not convicts, indentured or forced to work in any way. Security guards 梯子vpn employed by the factory, or security agencies contracted for their services, must not engage in practices that will cause workers to stay in the factory and work against their will. Security

guards should be limited to normal security 梯子vpn functions such as protecting the factory and products produced and 中国 vp 免费 the security of the workers and vpn梯子 other factory personnel.

The vpn梯子 factory should not retain the 中国 vp 免费 worker's original identification card, work permit or other form of identification.

Employees 梯子vpn must have freedom of movement 梯子vpn within the dormitories and be free to leave at any time.

Question 1.4 Does the factory obtain documentation for proof of age and eligibility for employment from all potential workers prior to hiring?

When hiring workers, the factory should verify proof of age and eligibility to work according to local and national laws or JCPenney standards. This proof 免费vpn must be in a 国内vpn form of legally acceptable documents. The following are examples of the type of documents that are acceptable:

Proof of age as required by the country 中国 vp 免费 where the factory is located, including but not limited to:

• Official birth certificate.

• Official identification card.

• Official school records.

• Proof of residence.

• Immigration or other legal 国内vpn papers as required.

• A statement of age 中国 vp 免费 containing:

• Employee 国内vpn signature.

• Employee identification number or other means of identification.

• Date of signature.

All vpn梯子 workers should fill out 梯子vpn an employment application listing their name, address, date of birth, place of birth, citizenship, type of job applied for and any information as required by local and national law.

This application should be signed by the worker.

The factory should have a procedure that explains to the workers minimum age and eligibility requirements for the job applied for. The factory should explain all benefits that the workers are entitled to. This includes social security (medical and pension), savings, bonus, overtime hours,

overtime pay, worker contracts, job requirements, disciplinary procedures, dormitory, meals and anything that will affect the worker.

All benefits and requirements should be prominently posted so they can be read by all the workers.

All worker personnel records should be periodically reviewed to ensure that the proper documents are on file and correctly updated.

Question 1.5 Does the factory prohibit the hiring of workers under 免费vpn the legal age or JCPenney standard, or ineligible workers, and does the factory keeps copies of age 免费vpn and eligibility?

It is the responsibility of the factory to ensure that all workers hired are of legal age and meet the eligibility requirements of the country where the factory is located. If it is determined that these requirements are below the JCPenney standards, then the JCPenney standards will apply.

The factory should have a procedure to screen all workers prior to hiring, to ensure that they meet all applicable age and eligibility requirements. Copies of all applicable proof should be kept on 梯子vpn file for all workers.

There should be a manager or supervisor responsible for maintaining and updating worker files.

Question 1.6 Does the factory effectively prohibit all forms of harassment, abuse, and physical and/or verbal abuse?

Workers should be fairly treated according to the vpn梯子 laws of the country where the factory is located.

The factory should expressly prohibit all forms of harassment, verbal and/or physical abuse. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Physical or verbal coercion.

• Sexual abuse.

• Harassment, or abuse in the form of disciplinary action.

• 免费vpn Any harassment or abuse from any person, such as security guards, 梯子vpn 中国 vp 免费 or any manager, supervisor

or 中国 vp 免费 worker.

Question 1.7 Does the factory have procedures to ensure employees are compensated in accordance with 国内vpn local laws and regulations?

The vpn梯子 factory should have a payroll procedure that will 国内vpn ensure workers are compensated in accordance

with local 免费vpn and national laws. The factory should have a manager or supervisor responsible for the payment of wages and all issues relating to wages. There should be an 梯子vpn itemized listing of all deductions. These procedures should include, but not be limited to:

• A detailed method of payment as appropriate.

Check.

Cash.

Direct deposit.

• The basis for payment.

Hourly.

Weekly.

Monthly.

Piece rate.

Combination (Hourly and piece rate).

• A detailed procedure for wage calculation where applicable.

Quota for piece rate or hourly calculation.

Adjustment to meet minimum.

Hourly or monthly minimum rate.

Bonus or other incentives.

• Itemized vpn梯子 deductions.

Social Security (Medical and/or pension).

Required local and 中国 vp 免费 national taxes.

Issuing and repayment 中国 vp 免费 of loans.

Any other deductions.

• Frequency of payment.

Weekly.

Monthly.

Other.

• Specific length of the normal work day.

Number of 中国 vp 免费 hours.

Start and finish time.

• Define the normal week.

Number of consecutive days.

Specific days of the week.

• Rest and meal breaks.

Number of breaks.

Length of break.

Time of day or shift.

• Designate days off.

Normal day(s) off each week.

Holidays (Legal and/or religious).

Vacation.

• Define overtime.

Hours.

Compensation rate.

The factory should have a detailed pay slip that shows all 国内vpn the deductions made and the method of calculation. If workers receive cash payments there should be a master payroll record 中国 vp 免费 with each workers’ signature indicating that they received their pay.

The workers should be notified in writing 免费vpn of any changes in their actual pay and/or payroll procedures and the reasons for these changes.

Any miscalculations or under 国内vpn payment of wages must be corrected immediately.

Any worker's complaints regarding wages must be investigated immediately. If it is determined that the workers were not correctly paid, an adjustment must be made immediately.

Question 1.8 Are factory workers, at the time of hiring, vpn梯子 made aware of their legal rights regarding hours worked, and wage compensation?

When factory workers are hired they should receive an 梯子vpn explanation of their legal rights 中国 vpn梯子 vp 国内vpn 免费 concerning the working hours of the 梯子vpn factory. They should be told if overtime is required and how many overtime hours they can expect to work daily, weekly and monthly. They should be given an explanation of the laws 国内vpn concerning overtime.

A written explanation of wage and overtime 梯子vpn laws should be provided to the workers. This explanation 梯子vpn should be signed by the worker vpn梯子 and a copy should be 国内vpn kept in the worker’s file.

The factory should periodically review the laws concerning hours worked and wage compensation to ensure they are in compliance with the most current laws. Any areas that are not current should 国内vpn be corrected. Copies of the latest laws should be kept on file.

Question 1.9 Does the factory prominently post minimum wage rates, allowance information, benefits policies, and regular and overtime wages in 中国 vp 免费 the native language(s) of the factory workers and 中国 vp 免费 management personnel?

The factory should list its policies concerning minimum 中国 vp 免费 wage rates, regular working hours, overtime hours and 梯子vpn benefits. Any applicable local and national wage laws should also be listed. These postings should be located in prominent 梯子vpn areas, i.e., the worker entrance, time clock, vpn梯子 or cafeteria; so the workers can read them at any 国内vpn time.

All postings should be in the 免费vpn native language of the factory workers and factory management personnel. In the event that the factory hires workers that speak a language other than the language of the country where the factory is located, these postings should 梯子vpn also be in that language. It is possible vpn梯子 that the factory will need postings in more than one language.

Question 1.10 Does the factory have, utilize, 梯子vpn and maintain an organized payroll system including an accurate time recording device?

The payment of wages can 国内vpn be a complicated process. To ensure that the workers are accurately paid, an organized payroll system should be used. A computer payroll system is recommended for accuracy and consistency. All methods of payment, including time work, piece work, incentives, bonus, and etc., should be part 国内vpn of the payroll system. All benefits and allowances 中国 vp 免费 such as meals,

housing, uniforms, etc., should be included. All deductions such as social security (medical and pension), taxes, loans, and etc., should also be included.

If the factory is not equipped for an organized or automated payroll system, a commercial payroll service, if available, is an acceptable alternative.

For piece rate and/or quota payments, employee sign-off sheets should be available confirming the correct unit counts. The employee should sign off on any random re-counts that are used for verification.

Since accurate payroll calculations are based on the time that the factory workers work, an accurate time recording device such as an electric or electronic time clock should be used. vpn梯子 The time clock should be periodically checked for accuracy. Each worker should have their own 梯子vpn time card to record time in and time out including meal breaks and rest breaks. If an electronic recording device is used,

each worker should have a worker identification card 免费vpn to record time in/time out, meal breaks and rest breaks. The factory should maintain a summary sheet listing the time worked for all the workers.

The factory should perform 国内vpn periodic reviews to determine the accuracy for the method of paying the workers. vpn梯子 Mechanical and electronic equipment should be checked to ensure that it is in proper working order. If this equipment is found to be inaccurate, or not in working order, corrective action should be vpn梯子 中国 vp 免费 taken, including adjustment of back wages, if required, for the period of time when the equipment malfunctioned.

Question 1.11 vpn梯子 Does the factory produce and retain payroll records to support compensation, 免费vpn including the payment of overtime and the deduction or required taxes?

The factory should keep payroll records for at least one year or longer if required by law. Payroll summaries should also be 免费vpn retained with the following information:

• Name and identification number of each employee.

• Hourly, weekly, monthly rate or piece rate if applicable.

• Payment 免费vpn of minimum wage.

• Gross pay.

• Net pay.

• Pay period.

• Payment date.

• Minimum wage.

Question 1.12 Does the factory provide all employees with pay information which details

the current period's wage calculation?

The 国内vpn factory should provide each worker with a pay stub or some other form 国内vpn of documentation listing the details for the pay period involved. This information should include, but not be limited to:

• Total vpn梯子 hours worked including regular and overtime hours.

• Gross wages including advances or loans.

• Calculation of overtime, quota incentive and 中国 vp 免费 piece rate if applicable.

• Make up pay for piece rate under the minimum wage.

• Social Security, pension, savings.

• Other deductions including repayment of loans.

• Net Pay.

The factory 免费vpn should periodically interview workers, selected at random, to verify that they have examined a detailed pay record and that they understand the calculation of their gross pay 免费vpn 梯子vpn and net pay. Any deviations from the established procedures are to be corrected in 国内vpn a timely manner.

Question 1.13 Does 梯子vpn the factory pay piece rate workers at a rate equivalent to the minimum wage required by law?

The factory must ensure that all workers earn the minimum rate according to law. If a piece 国内vpn rate worker cannot make the standard, the 国内vpn factory must adjust the standard of the wage rate so that the workers wage will be equal to the legal minimum wage. The worker should be 免费vpn advised of this and the payroll records should reflect this adjustment.

Question 1.14 Does the factory ensure that the workers do not work more hours per day and per week than the legal limits, or the JCPenney standard?

There are times when it is necessary for a factory to work overtime to meet production and delivery schedules. However, workers who work excessive hours will loose efficiency and production will decrease. In addition, the injury rate will increase.

Workers must not exceed the maximum number of hours allowed by 免费vpn law or the JCPenney standard.

In the event that there is no local or national law governing maximum working hours or current law is in conflict with the JCPenney standard, then the JCPenney standard will apply.

If the factory determines that it is necessary to work more hours then allowed by law, they 梯子vpn must obtain a waiver vpn梯子 from the appropriate governing authority. This waiver must list the period time covered 免费vpn and the amount of hours to be worked. Workers must be paid for extra overtime according to local or national law.

The department or individual responsible for payroll must perform periodic time card reviews to ensure the hours worked by employees (voluntarily or involuntarily) in a given day, week or month 中国 vp 免费 do not exceed legal limits. If official waivers have been issued, the limits of the waiver must not be exceeded.

Question 1.15 Does the factory have policies that explicitly prohibit discrimination?

The factory 国内vpn must 中国 vp 免费 hire workers based on their ability to do the job not on any physical or personal characteristics or beliefs.

The factory must have a policy that expressly prohibits all forms of discrimination. The workers must be made aware of this policy.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Question 2.1 Does the Factory comply with national and 梯子vpn local health and safety laws and

regulations?

The factory must provide a safe 梯子vpn working environment for the workers. The building must be in good repair with no safety hazards. Procedures should include, but 梯子vpn vpn梯子 not be limited to:

• A plan for fire safety.

• Adequately equipped first aid kits.

• Easily accessible sanitary drinking water in work and residential areas.

• Sanitary toilet 免费vpn facilities.

• Adequate ventilation throughout building and dormitory.

• Structurally sound and clean building facilities, including dormitories.

• Machinery and equipment that is safe and will 国内vpn not cause injury to the workers.

• Emergency evacuation plans, in 免费vpn the native language(s) of the employees, posted in view of factory workers (i.e. a diagram of 免费vpn the factory layout 梯子vpn with emergency exits and 国内vpn routes highlighted).

The factory should maintain 梯子vpn inspection records and operating permits 梯子vpn for building and equipment as required by law. This should include, but not be limited to:

• Inspection certificates and citations issued by government agencies.

• Operating permits issued by government agencies.

• Health and safety reports detailing findings, recommendations and corrective actions.

• Machinery inspection and maintenance reports issued by factory management.

• Fire extinguisher inspection records noting dates inspected and expiration.

• Records of fire 中国 vp 免费 safety drills including 梯子vpn the dates held and any pertinent details on the results of the

drills.

• Work injury reports including the nature and frequency of accidents.

• Clinic logs listing the reason for visit.

The factory 免费vpn should comply with all local 免费vpn and national government health vpn梯子 requirements. Records and correspondence should be maintained for any on site inspections. Deficiencies 免费vpn discovered during these inspections should be recorded. The factory should correct all deficiencies 免费vpn and notify the appropriate government agency for a re-inspection. Records should be maintained of the reinspection.

Once the factory passes the re-inspection, all documentation should be kept 中国 vp 免费 as evidence of the passed vpn梯子 inspection.

Question 2.2 Does the Factory have procedures for machinery and equipment, and chemical safety?

The factory should have procedures 国内vpn in place for the safe operation and use of machinery and equipment. This should include the handling, use and storage of 梯子vpn chemicals. These procedures should include, but not be limited to:

• Machinery and equipment safety:

Training workers in the safe use of machinery and equipment.

Providing appropriate personal protective equipment, free of 中国 vp 免费 charge, to factory workers and requiring them to use it. This equipment includes:

Respiratory protection

Skin protection

Eye and face protection

Hearing protection

Foot protection

Hand protection

Head protection

Providing appropriate safety guards and features on all machinery 国内vpn and equipment and ensuring that they 免费vpn vpn梯子 are functioning properly.

Ensuring through routine 梯子vpn inspection that electrical equipment and outlets are not overloaded.

Ensuring that boilers have operational 国内vpn pressure release valves.Chemical safety:

Ensuring proper storage of hazardous and toxic materials.

Providing periodic physical exams for 中国 vp 免费 workers handling hazardous materials.

Training workers in chemical safety.The factory should perform the vpn梯子 following functions to ensure that the 免费vpn workers are performing under the safest conditions possible:

Periodically review all safety procedures to ensure that they are adequate and being followed by the workers.

Develop programs and materials to train workers and managers on procedures for machinery and equipment and chemical safety.

Train the workers on the use of personal protective equipment and safety guards. This equipment should be accessible and the workers should be required to 中国 免费vpn vp 免费 use 国内vpn it.

Store hazardous or toxic materials properly.

Continually inspect equipment and machinery to ensure proper operation of required safety features and that the workers using this 国内vpn equipment are properly trained.

Periodically review files to ensure required health 国内vpn and safety records are appropriately maintained and distributed.

Require the workers to follow all safety 免费vpn procedures and discipline workers who do not.

Question 2.3 Has 中国 vp 免费 the Factory 免费vpn implemented procedures for 中国 vp 免费 fire 梯子vpn safety which include worker housing and dormitories?

Fire safety is extremely important. The factory should have procedures in place that will ensure the workers are protected against fire and fire related hazards. This should include worker housing.

The building and/or dormitory should have fire extinguishers placed in every room. A fire extinguisher should be placed within 50 feet of each worker, and be of an appropriate size that can be handled by the average worker. The type of fire extinguisher used depends upon the type 免费vpn of fire. For example,

an area vpn梯子 that 国内vpn uses electrical equipment will need a different type of fire extinguisher than an area where chemicals are used. All workers should be trained in the vpn梯子 proper use of fire extinguishers. In addition, selected workers should receive extensive fire training and be organized as a fire fighting brigade. Fire extinguishers are intended for spot fires which are usually small fires. These fires 国内vpn can start by spontaneous combustion, defective or overheating machinery 梯子vpn and equipment, careless smoking or other causes. Sprinkler systems, fire hoses or other fire fighting devices are intended for large fires, but should not replace fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers should 免费vpn be serviced annually.

Each fire extinguisher should be tagged indicating the date and type of service.

The building should have enough emergency exits to allow the workers 免费vpn to leave the building in a fast and orderly manner. Exits should be on opposite sides of the building. If the building is more than one story there should be sufficient stairways 免费vpn to allow the workers to get to the ground floor and exit the building in a fast and orderly manner. A traditional fire escape on the outside of the building is

preferred, however, any 中国 vp 免费 stairway that leads to the ground floor and is near an exit to the outside is acceptable.

All exits should be clearly marked and accessible. Exits must not be locked vpn梯子 or blocked 梯子vpn in any way. 免费vpn If building security or theft is a concern then push bars should be used on the exit doors. This will

prevent the door 国内vpn from being opened from the outside, but allows the 免费vpn door to be easily opened from the inside in case 国内vpn of 中国 免费vpn vp 免费 an emergency. For additional security an alarm vpn梯子 can be installed on the door to advise security 中国 vp 免费 personnel when it is opened.

The factory should conduct periodic fire drills to ensure that all workers know 中国 vp 免费 how to leave the building in 免费vpn a fast and orderly manner.

The factory should have procedures to train all managers and workers in fire safety.

The factory should 梯子vpn develop 国内vpn a 免费vpn fire evacuation plan. This plan should clearly define the nearest exit path and be prominently posted for the workers. For large buildings, several evacuation plans 梯子vpn 免费vpn should be posted at different locations throughout the building.

The factory should conduct periodic fire safety inspections of the building, machinery and equipment.

Any failure of this inspection should result in immediate corrective action.

FACILITY AND ENVIRONMENT

Question 3.1 Is there sufficient work space for each worker to perform their duties in a safe manner without interference from other workers, machinery or equipment, and raw materials used in production?

The factory should be designed and operated in a manner that will allow sufficient area 国内vpn for each worker to perform 梯子vpn their duties without 免费vpn interference from other workers. This area should include sufficient space for materials, tools and other items 梯子vpn that are vpn梯子 necessary for manufacturing the product.

There should be sufficient room between workers to allow them to 梯子vpn leave their work area in a fast and orderly manner in case of fire or other emergency. Each work station should have adequate lighting to reduce the risk of eye strain.

The factory should perform periodic inspections to ensure that the condition of each work station is safe and well lit. Any defective areas should be 国内vpn repaired or replaced as required. Work station inspection records vpn梯子 and 免费vpn a corrective action 中国 vp 免费vpn 免费 procedure should be maintained.

 

VERIFYING THE SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

In completing the Self-Assessment Process, the following lists each question from the Self-Assessment Questionnaire and the evidence that must be verified.

PERSONNEL ISSUES

Question 1.1 Does the factory obtain current information on local and national laws and regulations, and 国内vpn incorporate this information in its business practices?

The workers should be vpn梯子 compensated according to the local and 梯子vpn national labor laws. The payroll department should have the latest copies of these laws and amendments on file. These laws should

cover, but not be limited to the following areas:

• Wages and hours.

• Legal benefits.

• Minimum age for employment and related restrictions.

• Health and safety standards.

• Employment 梯子vpn discrimination.

• General 国内vpn labor law.

The factory should have a procedure that will ensure that the labor laws and regulations are being followed. There should be a manager or 国内vpn supervisor responsible for monitoring and updating these laws. Any new laws should be adapted as soon as possible.

The factory should review the labor laws to ensure 中国 vp 免费 that 国内vpn the workers are being properly compensated.

If the factory uncovers a violation, that violation must be corrected as soon as possible. The factory should document the violation and what was done to correct it. There should be a procedure to prevent the violation from re-occurring.

It should be part of the factories official company policy that all labor laws will be obeyed.

Question 1.2 Does the factory prohibit any condition within the facility, building 国内vpn and/or equipment that could cause injury or death to the workers, or any violation of law or 免费vpn a JCPenney standard?

An unsafe condition is anything that can cause injury or death to the worker. The factory should have a procedure for monitoring safety conditions within the facility. This would include the building and all property that is attached to the building and owned, or used by the factory. There should also 中国 vp 免费 be a procedure for monitoring equipment and machinery for unsafe conditions. These procedures should

be monitored by a manager or supervisor. This can be anyone that the factory designates, however, it is usually the responsibility of the Safety Manager or Safety Supervisor. Safety issues concerning machinery and equipment are usually monitored by an Equipment Maintenance Manager or Supervisor.

The building should be inspected on a regular basis for unsafe conditions. Unsafe conditions should be repaired as soon as possible. Building inspection 梯子vpn records should be maintained indicating the type of inspection performed, date of the inspection 免费vpn and the results of the inspection. Any repairs made should also be listed.

Machinery and equipment should be inspected and maintained on a regular basis. Defective machinery and equipment should not be used until the vpn梯子 proper repairs have been 中国 vp 免费 made. Equipment inspection vpn梯子 records should be maintained listing the type of inspection, date of the inspection, the results of the inspection and what repairs were 中国 vp 免费 made. Any repairs made should also be listed.

All workers using any machinery or equipment should be properly 梯子vpn trained in the safe use of the equipment involved.

All local and national vpn梯子 laws concerning labor issues and vpn梯子 the operation of the 免费vpn factory must be obeyed.

However, there are situations where a JCPenney standard is more stringent than local or 国内vpn national law. When this occurs, the JCPenney 梯子vpn standard must be followed.

Question 1.3 Does 中国 vp 免费 the factory effectively prohibit convict, involuntary, and forced labor?

The use of convict, involuntary, indentured or forced labor of any kind is prohibited. There 中国 vp 免费 are no exceptions.

Convict Labor

The factory is prohibited from hiring convicted criminals currently in prison for committing a crime.

Even though there are conditions where it is permitted to employ criminals under local or national law,

it is vpn梯子 expressly forbidden to 免费vpn import any product into the United States under United Stated Customs Laws, if that product was produced by convict labor.

Involuntary Labor or Forced Labor Anyone being forced to work against their 免费vpn will is considered involuntary or forced labor. Workers must be given complete freedom of movement to leave vpn梯子 the facility at any time. Factories have the

right to impose restrictions on workers entering the facility or entering certain rooms within the facility 梯子vpn but should never prohibit workers from leaving.

Indentured Labor Workers should never be 中国 vp 免费 forced to work by contract or any other means. Workers should vpn梯子 梯子vpn never be forced to work to pay off a debt for themselves, a family member or 梯子vpn anyone else by signing a contract.

Worker Contracts

In some factories workers are required to sign an employment contract. These contracts will usually list the job description, job duties, disciplinary procedures, overtime requirements and the length of time that the contract is in effect. Some contracts are open ended. That 免费vpn is, the contract 国内vpn may be written with no ending date. If 中国 vp 免费 the contract is open ended, there must be a provision that will end the

contract when the worker resigns the 中国 vp 免费 job. Employment contracts 中国 vp 免费 must not include vpn梯子 anything that can be interpreted as forcing the worker to work. Workers must be allowed to resign at any time.

Occasionally factories use third party agents or brokers to hire workers. If third parties are used 国内vpn to hire workers, the workers’ wages must be paid directly to the worker and not the agency or broker. It is the factories responsibility vpn梯子 to ensure that third party agents or 免费vpn brokers supply legal workers that are not convicts, indentured or forced to work in any way. vpn梯子 Security guards employed by the factory, or security agencies contracted for their services, must 中国 vp 免费 not engage in practices that will cause workers to stay in the factory and 中国 vp 免费 work against their will. Security

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The factory should not retain the worker's original identification card, work 中国 vp 免费 permit or other form of identification.

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Question 1.4 Does the factory obtain documentation for proof 梯子vpn of age and eligibility for employment from all potential workers prior to hiring?

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Proof of age as required by the country where the factory is located, including but 中国 vp 免费 not limited to:

• Official birth certificate.

• Official identification card.

• Official school records.

• Proof of residence.

• 国内vpn Immigration or other legal vpn梯子 papers as 中国 vp 免费 required.

• A statement of age containing:

• Employee signature.

• Employee identification number or other means of identification.

• Date of signature.

All workers should fill out an employment application listing their name, vpn梯子 中国 vp 免费 address, date of birth, place of birth, citizenship, 梯子vpn type of job applied for and any information as required by local and national law.

This application 免费vpn should be signed by the worker.

The factory should have a procedure that explains to the 梯子vpn workers minimum age and eligibility 国内vpn requirements for the job applied for. The factory should explain all benefits that the workers are entitled to. This includes social security (medical and pension), savings, bonus, overtime hours,

overtime pay, 中国 vp 免费 worker contracts, job requirements, disciplinary procedures, dormitory, meals and anything that will affect the worker.

All benefits and requirements should be prominently posted so they can be read by all the workers.

All worker personnel records should be periodically reviewed to ensure that the proper documents are on file and correctly updated.

Question 1.5 Does the vpn梯子 factory prohibit the hiring of workers under the legal age 中国 vp 免费 or JCPenney standard, or ineligible workers, and does the factory keeps copies of 中国 vp 免费 age and eligibility?

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The factory should have a procedure to screen all workers prior to hiring, to ensure that they meet 免费vpn all applicable age and 梯子vpn eligibility requirements. Copies of all applicable proof should be kept 梯子vpn on file for all workers.

There should be a manager or supervisor responsible for maintaining and updating worker files.

Question 1.6 Does the factory effectively prohibit vpn梯子 all forms of harassment, abuse, and physical and/or verbal abuse?

Workers should vpn梯子 be fairly treated according to the laws of the country where the factory 梯子vpn is located.

The factory should expressly 国内vpn prohibit all forms of 中国 vp 免费 harassment, verbal and/or physical abuse. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Physical or verbal coercion.

• Sexual abuse.

• 免费vpn Harassment, or abuse in the form of disciplinary action.

• Any harassment or abuse from any person, such as security guards, or any 中国 vp 免费 vpn梯子 manager, supervisor

or worker.

Question 1.7 Does the factory have procedures to 免费vpn ensure employees are compensated in accordance with local laws and regulations?

The factory should have a payroll procedure that will ensure workers are compensated in accordance

with local and national laws. The factory should have a 国内vpn manager or supervisor responsible for the payment of wages and all issues relating to wages. There should be an itemized listing of all deductions. These procedures should include, but not be limited to:

• A detailed method of payment as appropriate.

Check.

Cash.

Direct deposit.

• The basis for payment.

Hourly.

Weekly.

Monthly.

Piece rate.

Combination (Hourly and piece rate).

• 梯子vpn A detailed procedure for wage calculation where applicable.

Quota for 梯子vpn piece rate or hourly calculation.

Adjustment to meet minimum.

Hourly or monthly minimum 免费vpn rate.

Bonus or other incentives.

• Itemized deductions.

Social Security (Medical and/or pension).

Required local and national taxes.

Issuing and repayment of loans.

Any other deductions.

• Frequency of payment.

Weekly.

Monthly.

Other.

• Specific length of the normal work day.

Number of hours.

Start and finish time.

• Define the normal week.

Number of consecutive days.

Specific days of the week.

• Rest and meal breaks.

Number of breaks.

Length of break.

Time of day or shift.

• Designate days off.

Normal day(s) off each week.

Holidays (Legal and/or religious).

Vacation.

• Define overtime.

Hours.

Compensation rate.

The factory should have a detailed pay slip that shows all the deductions made and the method of calculation. If workers receive cash payments there should be a master payroll record with each workers’ signature indicating that they received their pay.

The workers should be notified in writing of any changes 梯子vpn in their actual pay and/or payroll procedures and the 梯子vpn reasons for these changes.

Any miscalculations or under payment of wages must be corrected 免费vpn immediately.

Any worker's complaints regarding wages must be investigated immediately. 国内vpn If it is determined that the workers were not correctly paid, an adjustment must be made immediately.

Question 1.8 Are factory workers, at the time of vpn梯子 hiring, made aware of their legal rights regarding hours worked, and wage compensation?

When factory workers are hired they should receive an explanation of their legal rights concerning the working hours of the factory. They should be told if overtime is required and how many overtime hours they can expect to work daily, weekly and monthly. They should be given an explanation of the laws concerning overtime.

A written explanation of wage and overtime laws should be provided to the workers. This explanation should be signed by the worker and a copy should be kept in the worker’s file.

The factory should periodically review the laws concerning hours worked and wage compensation to ensure they are in compliance with the most current laws. Any areas that are not current should be corrected. Copies of the 梯子vpn latest laws vpn梯子 should be kept on file.

Question 梯子vpn 1.9 梯子vpn Does the factory prominently post minimum wage rates, allowance information, benefits policies, 国内vpn and regular and overtime wages in the native language(s) of the vpn梯子 factory workers and management personnel?

The factory should list its policies concerning minimum wage rates, regular working vpn梯子 hours, overtime hours and benefits. Any applicable local and national wage laws should also be listed. These postings should 梯子vpn be located in prominent areas, i.e., the worker entrance, time clock, or cafeteria; so the workers 国内vpn can read them at any time.

All postings should be in the native language of the factory workers and factory management personnel. In the event that the factory hires workers that speak a language other than 中国 vp 免费 the language of the country where the factory is located, these postings should also be in that language. It is possible that the factory will need postings in 中国 vp 免费 more than one language.

Question 1.10 Does the factory have, utilize, and maintain an organized payroll system including an accurate time recording device?

The payment of vpn梯子 wages can be a complicated process. To 中国 vp 免费 ensure that the workers are accurately paid, an organized payroll system should 免费vpn be used. A computer payroll 中国 vp 免费 system is recommended for accuracy and consistency. All methods of payment, including time work, piece work, incentives, bonus, and etc., should be part of the payroll system. All benefits and allowances such as meals,

housing, uniforms, etc., 梯子vpn should be included. All deductions such as vpn梯子 social security (medical and pension), taxes, loans, and vpn梯子 etc., should also be included.

If the factory is not equipped for an organized or automated payroll system, a commercial payroll service, if available, is an acceptable alternative.

For piece rate and/or quota payments, employee sign-off sheets should be available confirming the correct unit counts. The 国内vpn employee should sign off on any random re-counts that are used for verification.

Since accurate payroll calculations are based on the time that the factory workers work, an accurate time recording device such as an electric or electronic time clock should be used. The time clock should be periodically vpn梯子 checked for accuracy. Each 免费vpn worker should have their own time card to record time 国内vpn in and time out including meal breaks and rest breaks. If an electronic recording device is used,

each worker should have a worker 中国 vp 免费 identification card to record time in/time out, meal breaks and rest breaks. The factory should maintain a summary sheet vpn梯子 listing the time worked for all the workers.

The factory should 中国 vp 免费 国内vpn perform periodic reviews to determine the accuracy for the method of paying the workers. Mechanical and electronic equipment should be checked to ensure that it is in proper working order. If this equipment is found to be inaccurate, or not in working order, corrective action should be taken, including adjustment vpn梯子 of back wages, if required, for the period of time when the equipment malfunctioned.

Question 1.11 Does the factory produce and retain payroll records to support compensation, including the payment of overtime and the deduction or required taxes?

The factory should keep payroll records for at least one year or longer if required by law. Payroll summaries should also be retained with the following information:

• Name and identification number of each employee.

• Hourly, 中国 vp 免费 weekly, monthly vpn梯子 rate or piece rate if applicable.

• Payment of minimum wage.

• Gross pay.

• Net pay.

• Pay 中国 vp 免费 period.

• Payment date.

• Minimum wage.

Question 1.12 Does the factory provide all employees with pay information which details

the 免费vpn current period's wage calculation?

The factory should provide each worker with a pay stub or some 中国 vp 免费 other form of documentation listing the details for the 梯子vpn 免费vpn pay period involved. This information 国内vpn should include, but not be limited to:

• Total hours worked including regular and overtime hours.

• Gross 中国 vp 免费 vpn梯子 wages including advances or loans.

• Calculation of overtime, quota incentive and piece rate if applicable.

• Make up pay for piece rate 免费vpn under the minimum wage.

• Social Security, pension, savings.

• Other deductions including repayment of vpn梯子 loans.

• Net vpn梯子 Pay.

The factory should periodically interview workers, selected at random, to verify that 免费vpn they have examined a detailed pay record and that they understand the calculation of their gross pay and net pay. Any deviations from 梯子vpn the established procedures are to be corrected in a timely manner.

Question 国内vpn 1.13 Does the factory pay piece rate workers at a rate equivalent to the minimum wage required by 中国 vp 免费 law?

The factory must ensure that all workers 中国 vp 免费 earn the 梯子vpn 免费vpn minimum rate according to law. If a piece rate worker cannot make the standard, the factory must adjust the standard of the wage 梯子vpn rate so that the workers wage will be equal to the legal minimum wage. The worker should be advised of this and the payroll records should reflect this adjustment.

Question 1.14 Does the factory ensure that the workers do not work more hours per day and per week than the legal limits, or the JCPenney standard?

There are times when it is necessary for a factory to 梯子vpn work overtime to meet production and delivery schedules. However, workers who work excessive hours will loose efficiency and production will decrease. In addition, the injury rate will increase.

Workers must not exceed the maximum number of hours allowed by law or the JCPenney standard.

In 梯子vpn the event that there is no local or national 梯子vpn law governing maximum working hours or current law is in conflict with the JCPenney standard, then the JCPenney standard will apply.

If the factory determines that it is necessary to work more hours then allowed by law, they must obtain a waiver from the appropriate governing authority. This waiver must list the period time covered and the amount of hours to be worked. Workers must be paid for extra overtime according to local or national law.

The department or indi, , , , , , , vidual responsible for payroll must perform periodic time card reviews to ensure 梯子vpn the hours worked by employees (voluntarily or involuntarily) in a given day, week or month do not exceed legal limits. If official waivers have been issued, the limits of the waiver must not be 国内vpn exceeded.

Question 1.15 Does the factory have policies that explicitly prohibit discrimination?

The factory must hire workers based on their ability to 免费vpn do the job not on any physical or personal characteristics or beliefs.

The factory must have a policy that expressly prohibits all forms of discrimination. The workers must be made aware of this policy.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Question 2.1 Does the Factory comply with national and 梯子vpn local health and safety laws and

regulations?

The 免费vpn factory must provide a safe working environment for the 梯子vpn workers. The building must vpn梯子 be in good repair with no safety hazards. Procedures should include, but not be limited to:

• A plan for fire safety.

• Adequately equipped first aid kits.

• Easily accessible sanitary drinking water in work and residential areas.

• Sanitary toilet facilities.

• 国内vpn Adequate ventilation throughout building and dormitory.

• Structurally sound and clean building facilities, including dormitories.

• Machinery and equipment that is safe and will not cause injury to the workers.

• Emergency 免费vpn evacuation plans, in the native language(s) of the employees, posted in view of 免费vpn factory workers (i.e. 梯子vpn a diagram of the factory layout with emergency exits and routes highlighted).

The factory should maintain inspection records 国内vpn and 国内vpn operating permits for building and equipment 梯子vpn as required by law. This should include, but not be 国内vpn limited vpn梯子 to:

• Inspection certificates and citations issued by government agencies.

• Operating permits issued by government agencies.

• Health and safety reports detailing findings, recommendations and corrective actions.

• Machinery inspection and maintenance reports issued by factory management.

• Fire extinguisher inspection records noting dates inspected and expiration.

• Records 中国 vp 免费 of fire safety drills including the dates held and any 国内vpn pertinent details on the results of the

drills.

• Work injury reports including the nature and frequency 国内vpn of accidents.

• Clinic logs listing the reason for visit.

The factory should comply with all local and national government health requirements. Records and correspondence should be maintained for any on site inspections. Deficiencies discovered during these inspections should be recorded. The factory should correct all deficiencies and notify the appropriate government agency for a re-inspection. Records should be maintained of the reinspection.

Once the factory passes the re-inspection, all documentation should be kept as evidence of the passed inspection.

Question 2.2 Does the Factory 中国 vp 免费 have procedures for machinery and equipment, and chemical safety?

The vpn梯子 factory should have procedures in place for the safe operation and use of machinery and equipment. This should include the handling, use and storage of chemicals. These procedures should include, but not be limited to:

• Machinery and equipment safety:

Training workers in the safe use of machinery and equipment.

Providing appropriate personal protective equipment, free of charge, to factory workers vpn梯子 and requiring them to use it. This equipment includes:

Respiratory protection

Skin protection

Eye and face protection

Hearing protection

Foot protection

Hand protection

Head 梯子vpn protection

Providing appropriate safety guards and features on all machinery and equipment and ensuring that they are functioning properly.

Ensuring through routine inspection that electrical equipment and outlets are not overloaded.

Ensuring that boilers have operational pressure release valves.Chemical safety:

Ensuring proper storage of hazardous and toxic materials.

Providing periodic physical exams for workers handling hazardous materials.

Training workers in chemical safety.The factory should perform the following functions to 免费vpn 梯子vpn ensure that the workers are 免费vpn performing under the safest conditions possible:

Periodically review all safety procedures to ensure that they are adequate and being followed by 免费vpn the workers.

Develop programs and materials to train workers and managers on procedures for machinery and equipment and 免费vpn chemical safety.

Train 免费vpn the workers on the vpn梯子 use of personal protective equipment and safety guards. This equipment should be accessible and the 梯子vpn workers should be required to use it.

Store hazardous or toxic materials properly.

Continually inspect equipment and machinery to ensure proper operation of required safety features and that the workers using this equipment are properly trained.

Periodically review files to ensure required health and safety records are appropriately maintained and distributed.

Require the workers to follow all safety procedures and discipline workers 中国 vp 免费 国内vpn who do not.

Question 2.3 Has the Factory implemented procedures for fire safety which include worker housing and vpn梯子 dormitories?

Fire safety is extremely important. The factory should have procedures in place 免费vpn 国内vpn that will ensure 国内vpn the workers are protected 免费vpn against fire and fire related hazards. This should include worker housing.

The building and/or dormitory should have fire extinguishers placed in every room. A fire extinguisher should be placed within 50 feet of each worker, and be of an appropriate size that can be handled by the average worker. The type of 梯子vpn fire extinguisher used depends upon the type of fire. For example,

an area that uses vpn梯子 electrical equipment will need a different type vpn梯子 of fire extinguisher than an area where chemicals are used. All workers 中国 vp 免费 should be trained in the proper use of fire extinguishers. In addition, selected workers should receive extensive 免费vpn fire training and be organized as a fire fighting brigade. Fire extinguishers are intended for spot fires which 梯子vpn are usually small fires. These fires can start by spontaneous combustion, defective or overheating machinery and equipment, careless smoking or other causes. Sprinkler systems, fire hoses or other fire fighting devices are intended for large fires, but should not replace fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers should be serviced annually.

Each fire extinguisher should be tagged indicating the date and type of service.

The building should have enough emergency exits to allow 免费vpn the workers to leave the building in a fast and orderly manner. Exits should be on opposite sides of the building. If the building is more than one vpn梯子 story there should be sufficient stairways to allow the workers to get to the ground floor and exit the building in a fast and vpn梯子 orderly manner. A traditional fire escape on the outside of the building is

preferred, however, any stairway 国内vpn that leads to the ground floor and is near an exit to the outside is acceptable.

All exits should be 梯子vpn clearly marked and accessible. Exits must not be locked or blocked in any way. If building vpn梯子 security or theft is a concern then push bars should be used on the exit doors. This will

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The factory should conduct periodic fire drills to ensure that all workers know how to leave the building in a fast and orderly manner.

The factory should have procedures to train all managers and workers in 梯子vpn fire safety.

The factory should develop a fire evacuation plan. This plan should clearly define the nearest exit path and be prominently posted for the workers. For large buildings, several evacuation plans should be 国内vpn posted at different locations throughout the building.

The factory should conduct periodic fire safety inspections of the 中国 vp 免费 building, machinery and equipment.

Any failure of this inspection should result in 中国 vp 免费 immediate corrective action.

FACILITY AND ENVIRONMENT

Question 3.1 Is there sufficient work space for each worker to perform their duties in a safe manner without interference from other 中国 vp 免费 workers, machinery or 梯子vpn equipment, and raw materials used in production?

The factory should be designed and operated in a manner that will allow sufficient area for each worker to perform their duties without interference from other workers. This 中国 vp 免费 area should include sufficient space for materials, tools and other items that are necessary for manufacturing the product.

There should be sufficient room between workers 梯子vpn to allow them to leave their work area in a fast and orderly manner in case of fire 免费vpn or 国内vpn other emergency. 中国 vp 免费 Each work station should have adequate lighting to reduce the risk of eye strain.

The factory should perform periodic inspections to ensure that the condition of each work vpn梯子 station is safe and well lit. Any defective areas 梯子vpn should vpn梯子 be repaired or replaced as required. Work station inspection records and a corrective action procedure should be maintained.