Human Rights Policy

Walsin Lihwa adheres to the laws and regulations of each operating plant worldwide. The commitment to safeguarding the fundamental human rights of employees, protecting their legitimate rights and interests, and supporting internationally recognized human rights conventions and standards, including but not limited to those listed below, remains unwavering. All employees—whether full-time, temporary, migrant workers, interns, or contractors—are treated with fairness, reasonableness, kindness, and respect. This commitment also extends to partners.

    • Universal Declaration of Human Rights, UDHR
    • United Nations Global Compact, UNGC
    • ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
    • United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, UNGPs
    • UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The scope of application of our human rights policy includes not only our company but also our domestic and foreign subsidiaries, joint ventures, and other group-related enterprises with substantial control capabilities. It also extends to suppliers, contractors, partners (customers, communities), and other stakeholders. We are committed to preventing any human rights violations

Execution Plan

Establish a Safe and Healthy Work Environment
We ensure a safe and healthy work environment by implementing essential health and first aid measures to eliminate hazards and protect employee well-being, thereby reducing the risk of occupational accidents.

Ensure Equitable Wages and Working Conditions
We protect labor rights and promote harmonious labor relations by implementing fair practices in employment, compensation, benefits, training, performance evaluation, and promotion opportunities, ensuring equal pay for equal work.

Promote Equality and Ensure Fair Employment Opportunities
We ensure equal employment opportunities and prohibit any form of differential treatment or discrimination based on an individual’s gender (including sexual orientation), nationality, race, class, age, marital status, language, ideology, religion, political affiliation, place of origin, birthplace, appearance, features, or physical and mental disabilities. We strive to establish a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.

Prohibit Child Labor, Human Trafficking, and Forced Labor
We adhere to government labor regulations, comply with local laws regarding minimum employment age, do not employ child labor, strictly prohibit human trafficking, and regularly monitor and manage employee attendance to prevent forced labor.

Uphold Freedom of Association and Expression
We uphold employees’ fundamental human rights, particularly by strengthening labor rights such as the freedom to form unions. We provide diverse communication channels and platforms to foster harmonious and mutually beneficial labor relations, all while respecting freedom of speech.

Safeguard Privacy and Prevent Harassment
Upon onboarding, we provide comprehensive legal compliance training for new employees, covering essential topics such as preventing sexual harassment, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment policies, and effective work hour management. We prioritize creating a workplace environment that promotes humane treatment and safety. Regular retraining sessions on these subjects are scheduled to reinforce understanding and compliance.

Through advocacy and public statements focused on preventing workplace violence, we underscore every employee’s role in maintaining a secure workplace. We also ensure the confidentiality of complainants and strive to cultivate a supportive work environment.

Support Employees in Maintaining Physical and Mental Well-being and Achieving Work-Life Balance
We prioritize employees’ physical and mental health through regular free health checks and health management seminars. Furthermore, we organize family trips and offer massage services. Cultural, sports, and family day events encourage parent-child participation. Engagement in various clubs further enhances interpersonal interactions, promoting a holistic approach to work-life balance and supporting employees’ overall well-being.

Management Mechanism

Training, and Advocacy
We organize training courses on human rights protection to emphasize the importance and concept of human rights. These courses cover accessible complaint channels, as well as the company’s strategies for managing, preventing, and addressing human rights violations. Our goal is to foster a culture of awareness and respect for human rights.

Provide Complaint Mechanisms and Channels
Comprehensive complaint channels and communication structures are established to ensure the safety of complainants. Individuals who identify potential human rights violations can anonymously provide feedback or report suspected violations through a complaint mailbox, hotline, or other communication mechanisms, which will promptly trigger the appropriate handling procedures.

Remedial Measures
Remediation mechanisms tailored to the nature of the incident are activated once a human rights violation is confirmed, and relevant stakeholders are engaged to prevent recurrence.

Regular Review and Evaluation of Related Systems and Actions
To implement our Human Rights Policy, we identify risks related to human rights issues and formulate corresponding management measures. Regular evaluations of these measures enable us to adjust them to effectively mitigate risks, thereby enhancing human rights protection across various areas. Our Human Rights Policy is enforced across operating plant worldwide and suppliers through contract.

Transparency and Communication
Our Human Rights Policy is communicated through diverse, open, and interactive channels to gather stakeholder feedback, which is disclosed on our website and in sustainability reports. The Human Rights Policy is also introduced to new hires during onboarding to ensure full implementation.

For further information, please visit our website:
https://www.walsin.com/en/about-us/who-we-are/#pills-human-rights

Chairman of Walsin Lihwa
Yu-Lon Chiao