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Base code clause 7: No discrimination is practiced

7.1 There is no discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, caste, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation.

ETI resources

  • Base Code Guidance: Disability
  • Base code guidance: Gender equality

Other online resources

  • Handbook: Towards Disability Inclusion
  • Dalit Solidarity Network UK
  • The Dalit Discrimination Check
  • Levelling the Playing Field: Caste Discrimination and the Ambedkar Principles, …

Relevant ILO conventions

C100 - Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951

This Convention calls for equal pay for men and women for work of equal value. The Convention applies to basic wages or salaries and to any additional emoluments.

Also relevant to this Convention: R90 - Equal Remuneration Recommendation, 1951

C111 - Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958

This Convention calls for a national policy to eliminate discrimination in access to employment, training and working conditions, on grounds of: race, colour, sex, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin, and to promote equality of opportunity and treatment.

Also relevant to this Convention: R111 - Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Recommendation, 1958

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  • 2. Freedom of association
  • 3. Working conditions are safe and hygienic
  • 4. Child labour shall not be used
  • 5. Living wages are paid
  • 6. Working hours are not excessive
  • 7. No discrimination is practiced
  • 8. Regular employment is provided
  • 9. No harsh or inhumane treatment is allowed

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