Underage Labour

• Suppliers shall ensure that no underage labour has been used in the production or distribution of goods and services to Downton Distillery.
• A child is any person under the minimum employment age according to the laws of the country where the product (or parts of) or services are sourced from, or in the absence of law under the minimum age for completed mandatory education.

Forced Labour

• Suppliers will not use or tolerate in their supply chain any form of slavery, servitude, indentured, bonded, involuntary prison, military or compulsory labour or any form of human trafficking.
• All work must be conducted voluntarily and without threat of any penalty or sanctions.
• No employee government issued identification, passports or work permits will be retained by the supplier as a condition of employment. 
• Workers’ rights to leave the workplace after their shift or to terminate their employment after reasonable notice and receive owed salary must be recognised by the supplier. This applies to local or migrant employees.
• Suppliers are asked to report to Downton Distillery any incidents of slavery or human trafficking found in its business or supply chain.

Freedom of Association

• Suppliers shall respect the rights of workers to associate or not to associate with any group, as permitted by and in accordance with all applicable local and national laws and freedom of association and collective bargaining.
• Suppliers shall not interfere with or discriminate against workers choosing to belong to them.
• Where the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining is restricted under national law, suppliers will facilitate, not hinder, alternative means of independent and free association and bargaining.

Discrimination

• An inclusive and diverse work environment is encouraged, with equal opportunities for all workers.
• All employees must be treated fairly and not discriminated against in any form of employment.
• Suppliers must not discriminate against any employee based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, colour, disability, religion, political affiliation, union membership, national origin, marital or pregnancy status during any recruitment or employment activities.
• Suppliers must commit to a workforce free of any harassment or threat of harassment. Any forms or threats of harassment, physical, mental, sexual, or verbal, must be prohibited and not tolerated.

Wages & Benefits

• Wages and benefits must meet legal minimums and industry standards without unauthorised deductions.

Working Hours

• Suppliers must ensure working hours comply with national laws and standards and should not expect workers to work (including overtime) more than hours set out in relevant working time legislation or other national legal limits unless an opt out has been chosen by the employee with appropriate supporting written evidence.