At minimum, we require that all our vendors and manufacturers to meet the following standards:Child LaborThe Happy Givers and its vendors will not use child labor.The term "child" refers to a person younger than fifteen (15) (or fourteen (14) where local law allows) or, if higher, the local legal minimum age for employment or the age for completing compulsory education.Manufacturers and vendors employing young persons who do not fall within the definition of "children" will also comply with any laws and regulations applicable to such persons.Involuntary LaborThe Happy Givers and its vendors will not use any forced or involuntary labor, whether prison, bonded indentured or otherwise.Coercion and HarassmentThe Happy Givers and its vendors will treat each employee with dignity and respect, and will not use corporal punishment, threats of violence or other forms of physical, sexual, psychological or verbal harassment or abuse.NondiscriminationThe Happy Givers and its vendors will not discriminate in hiring and employment practices, including salary, benefits, advancement, discipline, termination or retirement, on the basis of race, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, political opinion or disability.Health and SafetyThe Happy Givers and its vendors will provide employees with a safe and healthy workplace in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, ensuring at a minimum, reasonable access to potable water and sanitary facilities, fire safety, and adequate lighting and ventilation.Protection of the EnvironmentThe Happy Givers and our vendors will comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. Specifically, The Happy Givers is compliant with MIOSHA rules and regulations, as well as environmental requirements.Other LawsThe Happy Givers and our vendors will comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those pertaining to the manufacture, pricing, sale and distribution of merchandise.All references to "applicable laws and regulation" in this Code of Conduct include local and national codes, rules and regulations as well as applicable treaties and voluntary industry standards.