Fairtrade Standard for Hired Labour
This standard applies to organisations which rely on a hired workforce to supply Fairtrade certified products.
Principles underlying this Standard
Management of the Fairtrade Premium. The Fairtrade Premium Committee, which includes workers representatives, is responsible for the management of the Fairtrade Premium in accordance with Fairtrade standards.
Freedom of association and collective bargaining. Workers have the right to join an independent union to collectively negotiate their working conditions.
Working conditions. Working conditions are equitable for all workers. Salaries must be equal or higher than the regional average or than the minimum wage in effect. Health and safety measures must be established in order to avoid work-related injuries.
Supporting documents
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Interpretation note
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Explanatory document: Hired Labour Standard
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Main standard changes
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Freedom of association protocol
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Standard operating procedure: Calculating wage floors
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Explanatory document: Fairtrade Premium Committee
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Revised Premium use guidelines
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Premium committee planning and reporting template
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Management planning and reporting template
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Risk identification and analysis guidance
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Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence guide for HLOs
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Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence risk assessment tool for HLOs
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Fairtrade Risk Map
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Hazardous materials list
Product-specific standards
Additional Standards apply to organisations that employ hired labour to supply particular products and to the companies that trade with them. These work in combination with the main Standard for Hired Labour Organisations, and the Trader Standard which outlines the terms of trade.
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Flowers and plants for hired labour organisations
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Fresh Fruit for hired labour organisations
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Fresh vegetables for hired labour organisations
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Herbs and herbal teas for hired labour organisations
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Oilseeds and oleaginous fruit for hired labour organisations
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Prepared and preserved fruit for hired labour organisations
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Sports balls for hired labour organisations
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Tea for hired labour organisations
Secondary products
Secondary products and their derivatives have been included in the scope of Fairtrade certification. For further information please see the explanatory note for secondary Fairtrade products and the list of secondary Fairtrade products.
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