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Human Rights Commitment and Policy
Human Rights Policy
To fulfill our corporate social responsibility, protect the fundamental human rights of all employees, customers and stakeholders, and promote sustainable environmental, social and economic development, the Company supports and respects international human rights standards, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Principles 1 and 2 of the United Nations Global Compact, the three pillars of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (protect, respect and remedy), and the International Labour Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. We abide by the laws and regulations of the countries where we operate and regularly review the implementation of our human rights policy to ensure that human rights protection is put into practice.
Human Rights Declaration
1. Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity
We do not discriminate in language, attitude or conduct, or in any other form, on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, class, age, marital status, pregnancy, language, thought, religion, political affiliation, place of origin, place of birth, appearance, disability or trade union membership. We are committed to a diverse, open and equal workplace free from harassment.
2. Prohibition of Forced and Compulsory Labor
We respect employees' free will and prohibit forced labor.
3. Working Hours
We comply with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards on working hours, rest and leave.
4. Prohibition of Child Labor
Our hiring standards comply with the minimum age requirements of local laws and regulations.
5. Reasonable Wages and Working Conditions
We provide reasonable wages and related benefits in accordance with laws and regulations.
6. Healthy and Safe Workplace
We build a safe and healthy work environment, jointly reduce occupational safety and health risks, promote employees' physical and mental well-being, and support work-life balance.
7. Freedom of Association
We respect employees' right to freely form, join or not join trade unions and other labor organizations in accordance with the law.
8. Prohibition of Inhumane Treatment
We prohibit any form of violence, gender-based violence, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, corporal punishment, mental or physical coercion, bullying, public humiliation, verbal abuse and other inhumane treatment.
9. Grievance and Remedy
We conduct fair investigations to establish the facts and evidence, and promptly take corrective and remedial measures.
Human Rights Action Plans
| Item | Action Plan |
|---|---|
| Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity | 1. Comply with local labor laws, international norms and the JET OPTOELECTRONICS Human Rights Policy, and implement related internal regulations. 2. Implement anti-discrimination and anti-harassment measures, and provide equal opportunities in recruitment, compensation, training and promotion. |
| Prohibition of Forced and Compulsory Labor | Comply with local labor laws, international norms and the JET OPTOELECTRONICS Human Rights Policy Management Guidelines, respect employees' free will, prohibit forced labor, and provide grievance channels. |
| Working Hours | Manage working hours and overtime in accordance with the law, keep attendance records, and provide appropriate rest and leave. |
| Prohibition of Child Labor | The Company only accepts applicants aged 18 or above and verifies the age of every hire, a double check to ensure nothing is overlooked. |
| Reasonable Wages and Working Conditions | 1. Provide reasonable wages in accordance with laws and regulations, and enroll employees in social insurance as required. 2. Provide a range of benefits with the aim of stabilizing employees' lives and improving work performance. |
| Healthy and Safe Workplace | 1. Adopt "zero accidents" as the management goal. 2. Promote continuous improvement projects. 3. On-site health management medical staff analyze health examination results and work-related factors every week, and conduct tiered follow-up management for specific groups to prevent potential health risks. 4. The Company holds ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system certification, protecting employees and providing a safe and reliable workplace by identifying and preventing occupational health and safety risks. In addition to providing a safe and healthy work environment as required by law, the Company has a dedicated occupational safety and health unit and committee and regularly conducts related training, to achieve continual improvement in occupational safety and health. |
| Freedom of Association | 1. Provide diverse and open communication channels and hold regular labor-management meetings to promote harmony, foster good labor relations and effectively resolve differences of opinion. 2. Meeting minutes are published to ensure thorough communication. |
| Prohibition of Inhumane Treatment | Conduct regular training and establish mechanisms for the prevention, complaint and handling of unlawful infringement, bullying and harassment. |
| Grievance and Remedy | Provide grievance channels, protect complainants, prohibit retaliation, and follow up on improvement and remedy. |
Human Rights Awareness and Training
Human rights training is a key part of promoting sustainable development. JET OPTOELECTRONICS arranges a variety of awareness and training courses on human rights topics, including gender-friendly workplaces, understanding workplace sexual harassment, workplace unlawful infringement and labor human rights, calling for respect for workers' rights and preventing unlawful conduct in the workplace.
For DEI training for new hires and current employees, the Company focuses on establishing the basic human rights policy and code of conduct, ensuring that employees understand and apply the relevant rules while raising participation. To strengthen awareness, at least one training session is held each quarter, deepening the Company's commitment to and practice of human rights protection through continuous communication.
In 2024, there were no incidents of discrimination or infringement of indigenous peoples' rights at JET OPTOELECTRONICS (including the Kaohsiung branch) or JET Opto (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.. To strengthen employees' human rights awareness, the Company, in line with government policy, arranges human rights and labor law courses every year, including human rights issues, the Labor Standards Act and the Labor Case Act, and reinforces human rights awareness and training for all employees. In 2024, integrity training and human rights courses at JET OPTOELECTRONICS (including the Kaohsiung branch) and JET Opto (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. totaled 1,514 participations and 1,654 hours.