PACSUN’S CODE OF CONDUCT

Management System
Publicly available policy committed to Social Accountability and compliance with applicable laws and other requirements.
1.The factory is to operate in full compliance with the laws of their respective countries and with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including those regarding labor, worker health and safety and the environment.
2.The factory shall allow the SCO unrestricted access to all areas of the facilities and to all relevant records at all times, whether or not advance notice has been provided.
 
Child Labor
No person shall be employed at an age younger than 15, or 14 where the law of the country of manufacture allows.
 
Forced Labor
There shall not be any use of forced labor, whether in the form of prison labor, indentured labor, bonded labor or otherwise.
 
Working Conditions
The factory, bearing in mind the prevailing knowledge of the industry and of any specific hazards, shall provide a safe and healthy working environment, including
systems and training designed to help prevent accident and injuries.  The factory shall appoint a senior management representative who is responsible for the health and safety of all personnel, and is accountable for the implementation of the health and safety elements of this standard.
 
Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining
The factory shall recognize and respect the right of employees to freedom of association and collective bargaining.
 
Discrimination
No person shall be subject to any discrimination in employment, including hiring, salary, benefits, advancement, discipline, termination or retirement, on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, political opinion, or social or ethnic origin.
 
Disciplinary Practices
The factory shall not engage in or support the use of corporal punishment, mental or physical coercion and verbal abuse including but not limited to threats of violence and sexual harassment. Every employee shall be treated with respect and dignity.
 
Compensation/Hours
The company shall ensure that wages paid for a standard working week shall meet at least the legal or the local industry minimum standards, which ever is greater and shall always be sufficient to meet the basic needs of personnel and to provide some discretionary income.

Environmental
All factories must comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations.
1.The factory has an environmental plan or management system, such as ISO 14001.
2.The factory has procedures for notifying local community authorities in case of accident discharge or any other environmental emergency.