Brown University seeks licensees who take a leadership role on these issues and, to the extent practical, exceeds the standards in this Code. Where there are differences or conflicts with this code and the applicable laws of the country of manufacture, the higher standard shall prevail. Brown will consider a company's demonstrated commitment to these principles in the selection of its licensees. Brown University seeks licensees who take steps to ensure progressive employment standards and competitive wages and benefits to its employees, and to others engaged in the production of its licensed products. Brown University will only do business with licensees whose workers are present at work voluntarily, not at undue risk of physical harm, fairly compensated and not exploited in any way.
Licensees recognize that wages are essential to meeting employees' basic needs.
Licensees must provide wages and benefits which comply with all applicable laws and regulations, and which match or exceed the local prevailing wages and benefits in the relevant industry. Work at home shall be included in the calculation of the weekly hours worked. In addition to their compensation for regular hours of work, employees shall be compensated for overtime hours at such a premium rate as is legally required in that country, but not less than at a rate equal to their regular hourly compensation rate. 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 Brown University and licensee, to minimize the negative impact on any child released from employment as a result of the enforcement of this Code.