OUCC - Human Rights and Labor/Management Communication

Human Rights Protection

OUCC actively adheres to the core spirit of the "Universal Declaration of Human Rights,"the"ILO Declaration,"the" United Nations Global Compact"and"Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct." We abide strictly by all labor-related laws and regulations. Human rights issues are included in the assessment and consideration of all aspects of our operations. OUCC has established a diversified work environment where everyone receives fair treatment and is given equal rights and opportunity. This includes all employees, suppliers, and community members.

Human Rights Commitment of OUCC

OUCC actively adheres to the core spirit of the "Universal Declaration of Human Rights,"the"ILO Declaration,"the" United Nations Global Compact"and"Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct."We have established the"Human Rights Policy of Oriental Union Chemical Corporate" and strictly comply with government regulations on labor and human rights. In all aspects of our operations, we incorporate human rights considerations and assessments, covering employees, suppliers, community members, etc. We strive for fair treatment, equal opportunities, and a diverse working opportunities and environment where everyone is respected.
Relevant regulations are available to employees, which include "Work Rules,""Rules Governing Personal Information,""Rules Governing Employee Grievances,"and"Act of Gender Equality in Employment and Sexual Harassment Prevention, Grievance, and Discipline."

Human Rights and Labor/Management Communication

Human Rights Training

With human rights education courses added to safety and health training to help employees understand the basic principles and values of human rights, OUCC strives to improve the awareness and importance of human rights among employees.
OUCC's human rights-related advocacy education included gender-friendly care and labor rights. In addition, we have published the relevant measures in the document system, such as the "Work Rules,""Rules Governing Personal Information,""Rules Governing Employee Grievances,"and"Act of Gender Equality in Employment and Sexual Harassment Prevention, Grievance, and Discipline" for employees to inquire.

Employee Ethical Behavior

We value the ethics and integrity of our employees who are requested to sign a "Letter of Consent" when joining the company. This document becomes part of their personnel profile and the declaration for complying the company rules and regulations, personnel management stipulation, as well as the commitment for non-disclosure of the company business confidentiality. The document content is published at the company website and is available for examination and reference of all employees.

At new employee orientation, the education, training and tests on the Code of Ethics are conducted. More, all employees are required to participate the annual training on Code of Ethics and the Best Practice Principles for Corporate Business Management, so to strengthen employees' moral behavior.

Human Protection Mechanism

Stakeholder Types	Such as consumers, customers, employees, other workers, and local communities. High-risk or vulnerable groups: such as children; human rights defenders; indigenous peoples; migrant workers and their families; ethnic or racial; religious and linguistic minorities; people who may be discriminated against due to sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual characteristics; and people with disabilities or women.
Fair Employment	Provide open, fair, and impartial job opportunities to all applicants in accordance with the Employment Service Act. The Human Resource Evaluation Committee has been established to administer the Rules Governing Human Resource Evaluation and matters that involve commendation or disciplinary action.
Labors' Freedom and Rights	Domestic and foreign employees are respected for their freedom of choices and occupational rights, and are not forced or pressured to conduct labor activities, nor will their freedom of movement be limited. Employment agreements with foreign employees are written in their native language, in which the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with local laws and regulations or better provided, and no arbitrary changes are made to the content of an employment contract. All employees are treated with equal care and protection irrespective of their nationality.
Gender-friendliness	The "Act of Gender Equality in Employment and Sexual Harassment Prevention, Grievance, and Discipline" and “Mechanism for Handling Grievances of Sexual Harassment” are stipulated to maintain gender equality in employment. Education and training on gender equality in employment and sexual harassment prevention. All the appropriate preventive, corrective, and disciplinary measures against sexual harassment are firmly applied and all employees have unimpeded access to a clear grievance channel to ensure their best interests. OUCC is vigorous in its advocacy and promotion of the anti-gender discrimination policies and mechanism to prevent workplace violation of sexual harassment.
Personal Data Security	The Rules Governing Personal Data have been clearly set down for the preservation of confidentiality and the management of personal data, as well as to ensure the safety and legality of OUCC for the collection, processing, usage, and international transmission of personal data.
Multiple Grievance Channel	Abide strictly by the Rules Governing Employee Grievance and establish a smooth grievance channel. Stakeholders may file for appeal through the "Anti-corruption mailbox" at OUCC's official website.

Multiple Communication Channels

The OUCC pays careful attention to the voices of the employees, promotes right communications with the employees via various approaches. In addition to regular labor-management meetings, the Company communicates and discusses the labor/ management coordination by means of special internal meetings, employee seminar and timely manner, to establish effectively the concordant relationships, as well as a g ood working environment.

Labor-Management Communication Platform

Labor Union

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Timely Manner

Labor Union	The OUCC Union was established in 1988 to protect the interests of members. Group agreement has been approved in 1995. Protect the employees' rights to the freedom of association and collective bargaining power without any involvement in the establishment, operation, or management of an organization or collective bargaining. Through the union's communication, it promotes harmonious labor relations and creates a good working environment.
Labor /Management Meeting	The regular labor-management meeting appropriately reflects the employees' opinions on the operation and financial status of OUCC or the important decisions concerning the interests of employees, so as to effectively solve the issue. Should the company find it necessary to make any major changes that affect OUCC employees, the notification period shall comply with the relevant regulations of the Labor Standards Act.
Internal Meeting	Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement and relevant laws and regulations, when there are significant operational changes, the company shall communicate with the employees and union representatives through the staff meetings, plant operation meetings, or through other suitable channels.
Employee Seminar	We advocate internal rules and regulations, collect and reorganize employee opinions, and then forward them to each responsible unit for improvement.
Occupational Safety & Health Committee	OUCC labor representatives of total 7 account for 50% of the Occupational Safety & Health Committee. All health and safety issues are regulated by the Occupational Safety & Health Committee.
Timely Manner	Human Resources Dept. Taipei Office: 02-27193333 Linyuan Plant: 07-6413101