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SCRC Supply Chain Resource Cooperative 
Ethical Apparel Index

  • Does the facility maintain a written procedure to avoid employing child labor?
  • Does the facility explicitly prohibit all forms of child labor?
  • Are policies and procedures regarding child labor effectively communicated to all workers?
  • Do the programs and materials used to train relevant individuals on the child labor policies and procedures, including all individuals responsible for the hiring process, cover the requirements to:
    • Obtain appropriate age documentation?
    • Review age documentation for authenticity?
    • Interview ALL prospective workers?
  • Does the facility obtain proof of age documentation from potential workers and review the documentation for authenticity prior to hiring through: 
    • Interview process (interview checklist maintained)?
    • Compare photo on age document with physical appearance of person?
    • Workers completed and signed employment application?
    • Others (Please list)
  • Does the facility retain proof of age documentation for each worker and maintain the information in the worker’s personnel file for the length of time as required by law?
  • Is there any evidence that suggests child labor is being utilized at the facility?
  • If young workers (legal minimum working age up to 18 years old) are employed, does the facility ensure that:
    • It has written policies and procedures related to recruitment and employment practices of young workers.
    • It has policies to safeguard young workers, including, but not limited to, ensuring young workers have access to the facility’s grievance mechanism?
    • Worker’s assigned tasks are appropriate for their age, including, but not limited to, operating of heavy machinery, hazardous work environment, etc.?
    • Overtime/night work complies with local/national law?
    • Medical check/registration with local bureau (if applicable) conducted?
    • It accurately maintains the list of young workers.
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