The objective of this Policy is to promote human rights in our relationship with our employees, customers, communities and other business stakeholders. Respect for human rights is a fundamental value of WCT and this Policy provides a basis for embedding the responsibility to respect human rights through all business functions.
WCT is committed to human rights in all aspects of our operations. This policy extends to all members of our organisation and stakeholders, embedding human rights as one of WCT’s values. Guided by the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, WCT strives to eliminate child and forced labour, ensure fair employment and remuneration, maintain safe workplaces, uphold freedom of association, enforce zero tolerance for harassment and protect children’s rights.
WCT is guided by the principles as expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights including as follows:
3.1 No Child Labour and Upholding Protection of Children’s Rights
WCT is committed to safeguarding children’s rights and wellbeing by preventing child labour, trafficking, and exploitation. We comply with all applicable laws, uphold minimum employment age requirements, and do not employ child labour.
3.2 No Forced Labour
We prohibit all forms of forced labour, slavery, and human trafficking.
3.3 Fair Employment and Remuneration
3.3.1 WCT operates in full compliance with the applicable laws and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, gender, age, disability, religion, ethnic background or marital status.
3.3.2 Employees are compensated fairly and working hours and overtime are in accordance to the applicable laws. We remunerate our employees equitably based on qualifications, job scope, skills and experience relevant to the work performance expectations.
3.3.3 Safety and Heath
WCT is committed to provide a safe working environment for our employees in compliance with the applicable health and safety regulations, laws and requirements.
3.3.4 Freedom of Association
WCT respect workers’ right to freely associate and form groups for collective bargaining. We believe that every employee has a right to freedom of speech and expression.
3.3.5 Preventing Harassment and Abuse
WCT has zero tolerance against any form of harassment and abuse including power, psychological, discriminatory and personal harassment.
WCT will ensure that this Policy is disseminated to all directors, employees and relevant stakeholders. All new employees must be trained on the content of this Policy as part of their induction into the Company.
It is the responsibility of every manager to ensure that all his/her employees are aware of this Policy.
The Company commits to remedy affected parties where it has been identified that it has caused or contributed to human rights impacts.
Management reserves the right to review / modify / amend / cancel this policy. When there is a change in the policy, this document needs to be updated with a version number and duly approved by the Group Managing Director / Deputy Group Managing Director.
