Where this Code and the applicable laws of the country of manufacture conflict or differ, the higher standard shall prevail. They will protect residential areas around their factories, disposing of garbage and waste appropriately. Licensees will comply with local and national environmental regulations. Such cases include but are not limited to Burma and Tibet. The University will only do business with licensees whose workers are present at work voluntarily, are not at undue risk of physical harm, are fairly compensated and are not exploited in any way.
Licensees recognize that wages are essential to meeting workers' basic needs.
The living wage must meet basic food, housing, medical, clothing, educational and other essential needs, and provide a discretionary amount for workers to meet other needs and to reinvest in their communities. Licensees will also comply with all applicable laws and regulations, and which match or exceed the local prevailing wages and benefits in the relevant industry. All workers shall be provided written and understandable information about the conditions in respect to wages and their conditions of employment before they enter employment and of the particulars of their wages for the pay period concerned each time they are paid. Where the age for completing compulsory education is higher than the standard for the minimum age of employment stated above, the higher age for completing compulsory education shall apply to this section. Licensees agree to work with governmental, human rights, and non-governmental organizations, as determined by the University and licensee, to minimize the negative impact on any child released from employment as a result of the enforcement of this Code.