Human Rights Policy
1. Introduction
This Firm is committed to creating a working environment where human rights are at all times protected and which focuses on ensuring the dignity, respect and well-being of individuals. The Firm recognizes that respecting the human rights of our employees, clients, the workers of our service providers, the communities in which the Firm operates and all those affected by our professional practices and operations, is a fundamental responsibility. The Firm continuously strives to adopt professional practices that respect international human rights and ultimately keep our operations free from human rights abuse in any form.
2. Legislation
This Human Rights Policy has been prepared in accordance with the laws of Hong Kong. Should there be a situation where legislation and international human rights standards are in conflict, the Firm will comply with legislation to the extent necessary but will seek to do so in ways which still respect international human rights.
3. Workplace Diversity and Equal Opportunity
The Firm appreciates that our people are our most valuable asset and are committed to being an equal opportunity employer.
Workplace bullying or any form of harassment or discrimination on the basis of, in particular, gender, religion, race, nationality or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status and family status, age or political opinion, will not be tolerated.
This Policy outlines our commitment to respect human rights in the workplace and describe the steps that the Firm takes to ensure that all employees are treated fairly, equally, and with respect.
4. Child Labour
The Firm prohibits the use of child labour across our operations and extended supply chain.
5. Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
The Firm strictly prohibits the use of all forms of forced labour, including prison labour, indentured labour, bonded labour, military labour, slave labour and any other form of human trafficking.
6. Employee Rights
A. Safe and Healthy Workplace
The Firm is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safety and always put safety first and aim to continuously provide a safe working environment which eliminates or minimises all manner of workplace hazards in order to prevent accidents, injury and occupational disease, for the benefit of all our employees, clients and visitors.
B. Workplace Security
Security is a fundamental operational priority at this Firm and are fully committed to providing and maintaining a secure operational and working environment that is free from violence, harassment, intimidation, and other unsafe or disruptive conditions due to internal and external threats.
C. Working Hours
The Firm ensures that the working hours, rest periods and leave entitlements of our employees are in full compliance with the applicable laws. The Firm recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance and have in place several employee benefits that are designed to further support this balance.
D. Salary and Benefits
Our employees are compensated competitively and relative to the general marketplace. The Firm is dedicated to ensuring that all applicable local laws governing the payment of wages and benefits are complied with at all times.
The Firm offers employees the opportunity to develop their skills and capabilities, and provide training and development opportunities wherever possible and where relative to the employee’s role.
E. Freedom of Association and Rights to Collective Bargaining
The Firm respects our employees’ right to join or form workers organizations such as trade/labour unions, worker associations, worker councils or committees.
All applicable laws and regulations relating to trade/labour union activity and an individual’s freedom of association shall be complied with at all times.