2. Human Rights
Barclays supports the protection of human rights around the world and is guided by fundamental
principles such as those in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the
International Labour Organisation (ILO) Core Conventions. This support is reflected in our policies and
actions in the countries in which we do business.
Barclays seeks to support human rights through our supply chain by encouraging behaviours and
practices that are consistent with the objectives of the Barclays Statement on Human Rights. We
welcome relationships with our Suppliers as opportunities to improve and evolve practices with respect
to Human Rights. These behaviours and practices consider specifically:
• Health and Safety
Provision of a safe and hygienic working environment that minimises health and safety risks
and supports accident prevention for all personnel, bearing in mind the prevailing knowledge of
the industry, the requirements of local health and safety laws and of any specific hazards. A
guideline document is available upon request.
• Freely Chosen Employment
Ensuring that all work is completed voluntarily. Personnel should not be forced, bonded,
indentured, or subject to threat or involuntary prison labour.
• Avoidance of Child Labour
Child labour should not be employed. The term ‘child’ refers to any person less than 15 years of
age (or 14 where the law of the country permits), unless the minimum age for work or
mandatory schooling is stipulated as being higher by local law, in which case the stipulated
higher age applies in that locality.
• Working Hours
Ensuring that all workers are entitled to work and be paid for a minimum level of working hours;
that working hours are not excessive; and that maximum working hours comply with national
laws.
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• Wages and Benefits
Being responsible for employee compensation and payment of fair wages. All employees should
be paid a fair wage commensurate with prevailing industry conditions or the minimum wage,
whichever is higher. Any overtime should be voluntary and compensated appropriately.
• Employee Freedom of Association
Respecting the rights of workers in relation to freedom of association. Where the right of
freedom of association and collective bargaining is restricted under law, the Supplier will not
hinder the development of alternative means for informing/consulting with employees.