Last Updated 04/08/2024
Erie AP is aware that addressing the following human rights issues relating to its business activities is a key part of its human rights responsibilities and responds with the following appropriate procedures.
Prohibition on Child Labor and Forced Labor
Erie AP works to prevent and eliminate child labor, which impedes the healthy growth of children and denies them educational opportunities. As well, we do not tolerate any kind of forced or prison labor. We engage in initiatives to avoid any risk of forced or prison labor occurring in our business activities.
Prohibitions on Discrimination, Harassment, and Abuse
Erie AP prohibits employees from committing any form of discrimination, including that based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, beliefs, creed, sex, age, physical characteristics, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
As well, we do not tolerate any types of behavior that undermine an individual’s dignity, including but not limited to, bullying, abuse (including physical, sexual, and mental abuse), or harassment.
Respect for Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining Rights
Erie AP respects the basic rights of employees, including the freedom of association and collective bargaining rights. Through dialog and consultation, we build good relationships between management and employees.
Understanding of Customs and Compliance with Laws and Regulations
Erie AP works to understand the customs of all the countries and regions in which we conduct business activities and complies with labor laws and other laws. Should there be such countries and regions in which international human rights are not properly protected by local laws and regulations, YKK AP will seek ways to maximize respect for international human rights principles.
Respect for Diversity
Erie AP respects all diversity, including race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, beliefs, creed, sex, age, physical characteristics, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and promotes diversity management. Also, we build systems and environments that enable diverse human resources to fully express their abilities.
Health and Safety
In all workplaces, Erie AP strives to prevent industrial accidents and maintain and promote both the physical and mental health of employees, and works to build, maintain, and improve workplace environments that allow safe and secure work.
Working Hours and Wages
Erie AP complies with all laws and regulations relating to working hours and wages in the countries and regions in which we conduct our business activities, and endeavors to pay living wages.