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Standard for Hired Labour
The following standard applies to organizations which employ hired labour to supply Fairtrade certified products.
Principles underlying this standard
These principles underly the standard for organizations which employ hired labour:
- Management of the Fairtrade Premium. The Joint Body, which includes workers and management, is responsible for the management of the Fairtrade Premium in accordance with Fairtrade standards.
- Freedom of association & 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.
Download Standard for Hired Labour
This standard applies to all organizations which employ hired labour to produce Fairtrade certified products. Employers must pay decent wages, guarantee the right to join trade unions and provide good housing where needed.
You can download the standards below.
Fairtrade Standard for Hired Labour
Criterio de Comercio Justo Fairtrade para Trabajo Contratado
Standards pour les Organisations dépendant d'une Main d'Oeuvre Salariée
This Standard was updated in May 2011. For information on changes see:
Explanatory documents about this standard
To accompany this standard, Fairtrade International has produced two ‘explanatory documents’ to help producers understand and apply the Standard.
Explanatory document on Hired Labour
Explanatory Document for Hired Labour
Document explicatif sur la norme générale Fairtrade cas des travailleurs salariés
Documento explicativo respecto del Estándar Genérico de Comercio Justo Fairtrade para Situaciones de Trabajo Contratado
Documento explicativo sobre os Critérios Gerais de Comércio Justo para Trabalho Contratado
Explanatory document on the Fairtrade Premium and Joint Body (in Hired Labour situations)
Explanatory Document for the Fairtrade Premium and Joint Body [in Hired Labour Situations]
Document explicatif sur la Prime du Commerce Equitable et L’Organe Mixte [dans les organisations dépendant d’une main d’oeuvre salariée]
Documento explicativo sobre la Prima de Comercio Justo Fairtrade y el Órgano Mixto [en situaciones de trabajo contratado]
Documento explicativo sobre o Prêmio do Comércio Justo e o Órgão Conjunto de trabalhadores [em situações de trabalho contratado]Product standards for hired labour
Additional standards apply to organizations that employ hired labour to supply particular Fairtrade products. Part of the standard also applies to the companies that trade with them.
You can download these standards below.
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PortuguêsSecondary Products / Productos Secundarios
Secondary products and their derivatives have been included in the scope of Fairtrade certification. For further information on the definition, pricing rules and non-exhaustive list of secondary products and their derivatives please see the Explanatory Note for Secondary Products.
FLO Standards Announcement
Explanatory note
Fairtrade Secondary Product List
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Consultation on the limited review of the Standard for Small Producer Organization ongoing until 10 July 2013. Please go to the Standards work in progress page to participate.
Participate in the consultation about the Hired Labour Standard review! Consultation period running from 6 May to 5 August 2013.
