Compliance Compliance means to comply with something or

Compliance: “Compliance means to comply with something or yield to the wishes of another. Compliance ensures all labor rights and facilities according to the buyer code of conduct. The aim of compliance is to maintain strictly the labor law”.

Code of Conducts of Compliance in RMG

Voluntary Codes of Conduct The voluntary codes of conduct most widely used by the RMG sector include those of: • Social Accountability International (SAI) – SA 8000 • Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI). • Fair Labor Association (FLA). • Fair Wear Foundation (FWF). • Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI). • Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production (WRAP). • Bangladesh Labor Law (BLL). Only WRAP and SAI have certifications for factories, whereas FLA certifies brands, not factories. The other above-mentioned codes of conduct do not have any certification options.

ETI Code of Conduct i. Employment is freely chosen ii. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected iii. Working conditions are safe and hygienic iv. Child labor shall not be used v. Living wages are paid vi. Working hours are not excessive vii. No discrimination is practiced: viii. Regular employment is provided: ix. No harsh or inhumane treatment is allowed

Nine elements in the SA 8000 Standard • • • Child Labor Forced & Compulsory Labor Health & Safety Freedom of Association & Right to Collective Bargaining Discrimination Disciplinary Practices Working Hours Remuneration Management Systems

BLL in Relation with ILO On the ILO core conventions, Bangladesh has ratified the following International Labor Conventions (ILCs): • ILC 29 (Forced Labor), • ILC 87 (Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize), • ILC 98 (Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining), • ILC 100 (Equal Remuneration), • ILC 105 (Abolition of Forced Labor), • ILC 111 (Discrimination in Employment and Occupation), and • ILC 182 (Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor).