TOGETHER FOR FAIR WORKING CONDITIONS
Fair Wear Foundation & Maier Sports
Maier Sports has been a committed member of the Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) for more than 10 years. Together we’ve been able to make a difference, especially when it comes to improving the working conditions of our fellow textile workers in Asia. We are fully committed to our social responsibility, as genuine sustainability starts with treating our employees fairly.
SIMONE MAYER, MAIER SPORTS MANAGING DIRECTOR
"We want our employees around the world to enjoy the same positive working environments we expect to find on this side of the globe.”
The 8 Fair Wear Foundation work guidelines:
Through annual performance checks at the company headquarters, audits of production sites, and a complaint mechanism available to factory workers, the Fair Wear Foundation continuously monitors the progress of its member brands. Together, we work to develop strategies and solutions aimed at improving working conditions.
This also applies to the other non-negotiable labor rights we uphold. These are based on the core labor standards of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations' declarations of human rights. They are summarized in eight labor principles, to which Maier Sports is committed as part of its Fair Wear membership.
1. Employment is freely choosen
There must be no use of compulsory labour, including bonded or prison labour.
2. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
The right of all workers to form and join trade unions and bargain collectively shall be recognised.
3. No discrimination in Employee
Recruitment, wage policy, admittance to training programmes, employee promotion policy, policies of employment termination, retirement and any other aspect of the employment relationship shall be based on the principle of equal opportunities.
4. No exploitation of child labour
There must be no child labor. The minimum age of access to gainful employment must not be below compulsory schooling age and generally not below 15 years of age.
5. Paymant of a living wage
Wages and benefits paid for a maximum working week of six days shall meet at least legal or indus-try minimum standards and always be sufficient to meet basic needs of workers and their families and to provide some discretionary income.
6. Reasonable hour of work
Hours of work shall comply with applicable laws and industry standards. In any event, workers shall not on a regular basis be required to work in excess of 48 hours per week and shall be provided with at least one day off for every seven-day period.
7. Safe and healthy working conditions
A safe and hygienic working environment shall be provided, and best occupational health and safety practice shall be promoted, bearing in mind the pre-vailing knowledge of the industry and of any specific hazards.
8. A legally binding employment relationship
Employment relationships must be legally binding and all obligations to employees under labour or so-cial security laws and regulations must be observed.
Implementation of the Supply Chain Act
Starting in 2024, the Supply Chain Act (German: Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz) will further strengthen human rights – with greater fairness, better environmental protection, and more transparency for us all. Find out here how Maier Sports will ensure that our clothes are produced under fair working conditions while protecting the environment.