Company Policies
Company Policies
Policy – Fight against Forces Labour and Child Labour.
Scope
All RefPlus employees located in all plants (2777 Grande-allée in Saint-Hubert, 1500 Nobel Street in Boucherville, 1545 Marie-Victorin Street in St-Bruno, 1380 Newton Street in Boucherville and 265 Chemin du Tremblay, Suite 117, Boucherville).
In addition, this policy applies to all of our suppliers, subcontractors, business partners and any other entities related to RefPlus Inc.’s business, both in Canada and internationally.
Objective
This policy aims to reaffirm RefPlus Inc.’s commitment to respect for fundamental human rights, including the prohibition of child labour and forced labour, in accordance with applicable national laws and international conventions, such as those of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Child Labour
RefPlus Inc. strictly prohibits:
- Employment of persons under the age of 14, unless with written permission from the legal parents.
- Any form of employment that endangers the health, safety or moral development of young workers, even above the legal age
- The use of child labour in its supply, production or distribution chains
- RefPlus Inc. is committed to following the working conditions provided by the CNESST regarding youth work. Youth under 14 years of age | Commission on labour standards, pay equity or occupational health and safety
Regular audits of partners and suppliers can be carried out to ensure compliance with this requirement.
Forced Labour
RefPlus Inc. condemns and prohibits:
- Any form of forced, compulsory, coerced or bonded labour (including human trafficking).
- The use of withheld identity documents imposed debts, or any other measure aimed at limiting a worker's freedom
- Coercive working conditions, intimidation or threats to force a person to work against their will.
Regular audits of partners and suppliers can be carried out to ensure compliance with this requirement.
Responabilities
- Employer : Ensure the dissemination and application of this policy within the company and with partners
- Suppliers and Partners: Must demonstrate compliance with this policy and cooperate during audits or verifications. This includes evaluating suppliers and subcontractors to ensure compliance with our policies and applicable laws. Suppliers will be required to certify that they do not use forced labour or child labour and to provide evidence of compliance upon request.
- Employees: Must report any suspicious child labor or forced labor behavior or situation through confidential reporting channels
Repair and Liability
If forced labour or child labour is identified in our operations or supply chain, RefPlus will take immediate corrective action, including but not limited to terminating relationships with non-compliant suppliers, providing compensation to affected workers, and reporting violations to the relevant authorities.
All employees are encouraged to report any concerns about forced labour or child labour through our whistleblowing mechanism without fear of retaliation
Training and Awareness
RefPlus Inc. is committed to:
- Maintain an ethical, respectful and human rights-compliant work environment
- Raise awareness and train its teams on the issues of child labour and forced labour.
- Conduct regular assessments of its internal practices and those of its suppliers
Conclusion
RefPlus is committed to promoting ethical business practices and protecting human rights in all our operations and supply chain. By adhering to this policy, we demonstrate our commitment to fight against forced labour and child labour and to contribute to a fairer and more sustainable world.
This policy provides a comprehensive framework for addressing forced labour and child labour in accordance with Canadian law and international standards. It reflects RefPlus’ commitment to respecting human rights and ethical business practices.
To report a violation of this policy, please contact us on our website (www.refplus.com) or by mail at:
RefPlus inc
203-1380 Newton Street
Boucherville, Quebec J4B 5H2
