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Teamwork through diversity
TEL Group promotes a workplace where employeesinteract respectfully and work with peace of mind.
In so doing, we nurture the unique abilities of TEL Group s
diverse members working together to become anorganization that makes full use of their talents.

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3-1 Human Rights & Fair

Employment Practices
We are committed to fostering aworkplace that is respectful,inclusive and safe by promoting
human rights and diversity andcomplying with all laws andregulations pertaining to labor
practices, freedom of association,collective bargaining, andimmigration. We also do not
engage in discrimination orsupport forced labor, debt labor,child labor or any other form ofmodern slavery.

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We make all employment-related decisions basedon merit.

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We respect each other, and do not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, age, gender, sexualorientation, gender identity and expression,
ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy,religion, political affiliation, union membership,covered veteran status, protected genetic
information, marital status, childcare/nursingresponsibilities, or any other protected personal
characteristic under applicable law.

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We respect and strive to understand different
customs and values of our colleagues.

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3｜Our Workplace●●TEL Group respects the human rights described in theUN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights,
the International Bill of Human Rights, and the ILO
Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
TEL Group considers that the following human rights
are particularly important:▶

freedom, equality & non-discrimination▶

freely chosen employment▶

product safety & workplace health and safety▶

freedom of association▶

appropriate working hours &breaks/holidays/vacations
For the Tokyo Electron Group Human Rights Policy,
please refer to the following website at:https://www.tel.com/sustainability/managementfoundation/human-rights/index.html

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3-2 Workplace Free ofHarassment

We do not allow any form ofharassment and are committed tocreating and safeguarding anenvironment where every person feels
respected and valued, and whereeveryone is treated equally and fairly.
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We respect each person as an individual andendeavor to create a working environment thatallows people to fully display their abilities.

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We do not engage in any behavior that is offensive,intimidating, malicious or insulting. This includes any formof sexual or other harassment or bullying, whether
individual or collective and whether motivated by race,color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity andexpression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy,religion, political affiliation, union membership, covered
veteran status, protected genetic information, marital
status, childcare/nursing responsibilities or any otherprotected personal characteristic under applicable law.

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We do not engage in any behavior which could be construed
as sexual or other harassment or bullying, such as making
offensive or sexually explicit jokes or insults, displaying,emailing, texting, or otherwise distributing, offensive
material or material of a sexually explicitly nature,
unwelcome sexual advances or engaging in any otherconduct with sexual overtones, misusing personal
information, creating a hostile or intimidating environment,
isolating or not co-operating with a colleague, or spreading
malicious or insulting rumors.

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Violence and threats of violence are also
unacceptable.

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All supervisors are responsible for promoting andmaintaining a harassment-free work environment.

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TEL Group deals with any type of harassment
seriously; discipline may include termination ofemployment.
There will be no tolerance for retaliation against
those who have reported concerns regardingharassment in good faith.
Harassment is unwelcome and offensive conduct that
may interfere with a person s ability to perform his orher work. Harassment does not require intent tooffend. Inappropriate conduct meant as a joke, aprank or even a compliment can lead or contribute toharassment.
Sexual harassment can entail the harassment of awoman by a man or a man by a woman, as well assame-gender harassment.
The workplace means not only the regular placesof work, but other places where meetings andinteraction among personnel may occur, including
customer facilities, restaurants, and other social
settings.

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