We have a Human Rights Policy to ensure the fair treatment of our employees throughout the company and in all our subsidiaries. We provide copies of the policy to all our employees, including new hires, and encourage our workers to call our toll-free Smithfield hotline to report any violations. We also communicate our Human Rights Policy to all major suppliers.
The policy spells out expectations in the areas of equal opportunity; health, environment, and safety; harassment and violence; rights of employees; and other key topics.
We implemented a formal Human Rights Policy in 2007 to specifically address human rights. We also have long had a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics to protect the rights of workers. Communicated to all employees, the Code sets forth our expectations for appropriate employee behavior, as well as corporate hiring and disciplinary policies.
