Human Rights Policy

1. OBJECTIVE

House of Deepthi Limited supports the protection and elevation of human rights in accordance with the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (“UN Guiding Principles”) and the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (“ILO Declaration”). We are signatories to the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and the “UN Standards of Conduct for Business” in tackling discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Trans and Intersex people. Our Human Rights Statement provides a broad framework to ensure that all employees are treated with respect and dignity and that a common set of principles apply to our business practices to ensure that we do not condone human rights violations or abuses. Our Supplier Code of Conduct helps us manage and address this important aspect of sustainable business in our supply chains.

 

2. SCOPE

This statement covers all the employees of House of Deepthi Limited. This statement, also, covers all human rights related issues adhered by management in relation to the way they treat, view and communicate with employees.

 

3. ELIGIBILITY

All employees across all job levels are covered under this policy. We aspire to create an inclusive and accepting outlook towards all employees within House of Deepthi Ltd

 

4. MAIN CONTENTS OF THE POLICY

4.1 Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Code of Conduct and Ethics governs our inclusion strategy. A key tenet of the code of conduct is respecting each other through creating an equal opportunity workplace free of discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate or allow harassment based on race, colour, religion, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected status.

4.2 Harassment Free Workplace

We are committed to providing a work environment free from harassment. Company policy prohibits sexual harassment and harassment based on pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religious creed, colour, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or any other type of harassment protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

4.3 Workplace Diversity

We aim to create an inclusive workplace and leverage the power of diversity for sustainable competitive advantage, where employees from different backgrounds can have the opportunity to participate, develop and contribute freely and equitably. By an inclusive environment, we mean creating a place free of barriers in which every employee can have the opportunity to participate, contribute and develop freely and equitably. Our Diversity Philosophy celebrates the common values that bring joy, happiness, energy, and enthusiasm to the community and focuses on bridging differences by enhancing commonalities among the diverse work pool.

4.4 Freedom of Expression & Association

We recognize the employees’ right to assemble, communicate and join association of their choice in matters related to their employment within the purview of the policies and procedures of the Company. We respect the rights of our employees to associate or not associate through Internal Employee Resource Groups and seek representation, to bargain or not bargain collectively in accordance with local laws.

4.5 Abolition of Forced Labour

We are against any form of coerced or prison labour, use of physical punishment or threats of violence or other forms of physical, sexual, psychological or verbal abuse as a method of discipline or control.

4.6 Abolition of Child Labour

We are against the exploitation of children (any person below the age of 18 years) through any form of work that deprives them of their childhood, interferes with their ability to attend regular school, and is mentally, physically, socially or morally harmful.

4.7 Health, Workplace Safety and Environment

We are committed to demonstrating a high standard of environmental protection and provision of a safe and healthy workplace. We have in place various practices, policies and financial & non-financial measures to ensure a safe and healthy workforce.

4.8  Data Privacy

Across the globe, privacy is increasingly being recognized as a fundamental human right, more so in the hyperconnected digital society, and several nations in last few years enacted data privacy regulations or strengthened their existing laws to make organizations accountable for data privacy. Company’s commitment towards data privacy is demonstrated by ensuring all employees and customers are asked for data they are comfortable with providing. The company ensures no stakeholder is coerced into providing data. All data held within the organisation will be used to better understand our stakeholder and cater to their needs. Management will aim to work with good morals and ethically use the data within the organisation.

4.9 Living Wages

We ensure all employees are paid adequately to maintain a standard of living. At all times Company ensures it pays employees higher than the minimum wages prescribed by governments.

4.10 Employee Handbook

We are committed to ensure compliance to all our obligations globally and in doing so, believe it is important to educate employees on their rights and responsibilities. We have created reference documents in the form of employee handbooks and policy portals, that serve as a guide to employees on their benefit entitlements. These documents are reviewed regularly to ensure they are always updated.

 

5. EXCEPTIONS

There are no exceptions to this policy. This policy is applicable to all stakeholder groups of House of Deepthi Ltd.