NORDSTROM PARTNERSHIP GUIDELINES

　　NORDSTROM PARTNERSHIP GUIDELINES

　　Legal Requirements:

　　Nordstrom expects all of its partners to 国内vpn comply with the applicable laws and regulations of the 梯子vpn United States and those of the respective country of manufacture or exportation. All products must be accurately labeled and clearly vpn梯子 identified as to their country of origin.

　　Forced Labor:

　　Nordstrom will not conduct business with any factory that uses involuntary labor of any kind; including prison labor, indentured labor, vpn梯子 or forced labor. If the factory recruits workers, the factory will pay the agency recruitment 免费vpn commissions and will 国内vpn not require any worker to reimburse fees or remain in employment of any period of time against his or her 中国 vp 免费 will.

　　Child Labor:

　　Manufacturers will not employ 中国 vp 免费 anyone under the age of 15, and younger than the age for 免费vpn completing compulsory education in the country of manufacturer or under the minimum ages established 国内vpn by law, if higher than 免费vpn the age of 免费vpn 15.

　　Furthermore, manufacturers of any kind, will not expose anyone under the age of 18 中国 vp 免费 to situations in or outside of the workplace that are hazardous, unsafe, or unhealthy.

　　Harassment and Abuse:

　　Nordstrom expects our partners to treat every employee with respect and dignity. No employee will be subject to any physical, sexual, psychological or verbal harassment or abuse. Manufacturers will not 免费vpn use monetary fines as a disciplinary practice. Furthermore, workers must be able to voice their concerns to Nordstrom or Nordstrom appointed staff without fear of retaliation by factory management.

　　Nondiscrimination:

　　Nordstrom firmly believes people are entitled to equal opportunity in employment. Although the 中国 vp 免费 company recognizes cultural differences exist, Nordstrom will 梯子vpn not pursue business relationships with partners who discriminate in employment including hiring, 免费vpn salary, benefits, advancement, discipline, termination, or retirement on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, marital or maternity status, work or personal affiliations, political opinion or social or ethnic origin.

　　Wages and Benefits:

　　Factories 国内vpn shall set wages and overtime and the legally mandated benefits and allowances 梯子vpn 国内vpn in 中国 vp 免费 compliance with all applicable laws. Workers 国内vpn shall be paid at least the minimum legal wage or a wage that meets local industry standards, which ever is greater.

　　Health and Safety:

　　Nordstrom seeks business partners who provide written documentation standards for safe and healthy work environments for their workers, vpn梯子 including adequate facilities 梯子vpn and protections from exposure to hazardous conditions or materials. These provisions must include safe and healthy conditions for dormitories and residential facilities, and they must comply with local health and safety laws and standards.

　　Hours of Work/Overtime:

　　While permitting flexibility in scheduling, we will identify local legal limits on work hours and seek business partners who 梯子vpn do not exceed them except for appropriately compensated overtime. While we favor partners who utilize less than 60 国内vpn hours a week, we will not use 中国 国内vpn vp 免费 contractors who, on a regular 中国 vp 免费 basis require in excess of 48 hours per week and 12 hours overtime per vpn梯子 week, or according to local law, 免费vpn which ever is lower.

　　Employees should be allowed one day off in seven.

　　US Customs:

　　Manufacturers will comply with applicable US Customs importing laws and, in particular, will establish and 梯子vpn maintain programs and documentation vpn梯子 to support country of origin 梯子vpn production verification, to avoid illegal transshipping.

　　Environment:

　　Partners must demonstrate a regard for the environment, as well as compliance with local environmental laws. Further, Nordstrom actively seeks partners who demonstrate a commitment to progressive environmental practices and to preserving the earth’s resources.

　　Documentation and Inspection:

　　Nordstrom intends to monitor compliance with our Partnership Guidelines and to undertake on-site inspections of partners’ facilities. Manufacturers will maintain on file all documentation necessary to demonstrate compliance and will authorize Nordstrom and its designated agents (including third parties) to engage in announced and unannounced vpn梯子 monitoring activities to ensure compliance, including confidential employee interviews. Nordstrom will review and may terminate its relationships with any partner found to be in 中国 vp 免费 violation of the Partnership Guidelines.

　　Freedom of Association:

　　Manufacturers will respect workers vpn梯子 rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining.

　　Subcontracting:

　　Manufacturers will not utilize subcontractors for the production of Nordstrom products or components without written approval and authorization from Nordstrom, and only after the subcontractor 免费vpn has agreed to comply with the Partnership Guidelines.