Posting here does not imply approval or endorsement of the content or organizations on the part of the University at Albany. The principles set forth in the Code shall apply to all Licensees. The foregoing constitutes a requirement for Licensees pursuant to Paragraph 24 of the License Agreement. Licensees agree to operate work places and contract with companies whose work places adhere to the standards and practices described below. CLC and the Member Institutions prefer that Licensees exceed these standards.
Licensees recognize that wages are essential to meeting employees' basic needs.
Licensees shall pay employees, as a floor, at least the minimum wage required by local law or the local prevailing industry wage, whichever is higher, and shall provide legally mandated benefits. 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 shall provide a safe and healthy working environment to prevent accidents and injury to health arising out of, linked with, or occurring in the course of work or as a result of the operation of Licensee facilities. No person shall be subject to any discrimination in employment, including hiring, salary, benefits, advancement, discipline, termination or retirement, on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, political opinion, or social or ethnic origin. No employee shall be subject to any physical, sexual, psychological or verbal harassment or abuse.