Human Resources / Human Rights Policies

WTC is dedicated to protecting its employees’ rights and interests, and it strictly complies with labor-related laws and regulations in all countries where we operate. The Company follows the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, as well as the spirit and fundamentals of protecting human rights embodied in such international human rights treaties. WTC always promotes and supports human rights, including equal employment opportunities, prohibition against discrimination and/or harassment based on race/ethnicity, gender, sexual preference/orientation, age, religion, or disability as provided by law.  We also maintain affirmative action plans, training programs, activities and procedures that comply with government requirements and corporate standards.  In addition, we encourage employees to achieve company objectives in regards to environment safety and integrity by doing the following:

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunities

Hiring and recruiting employees based on the competencies required for each position, while retaining and attracting diverse talents to work collaboratively as a team. Child labor and forced labor are strictly prohibited. There is no discrimination based on age, gender, physical or mental disability, race, religion, political orientation, or pregnancy.

Career Development

Providing employees with training, education, and educational assistance to support both personal and professional development.

Salary and Benefits

Compensation paid to employees complies with all applicable wage laws, including those related to minimum wages, overtime pay, and legally mandated benefits. Employee excellence and contributions to the company are recognized and rewarded. Personal productivity is valued as an important part of overall team productivity.

Employee Relations and Communication

Encouraging open communication between employees and their supervisors regarding work performance and professional growth. Internal meetings, labor unions, intranet bulletins, and formal announcements are used to communicate the company’s vision, objectives, and policies.

Work Environment

Providing a safe workplace that complies with government regulations and requirements, while allocating appropriate resources to implement programs for preventing work-related accidents and injuries.

Social Responsibility

We are committed to giving back to the community by encouraging employees to participate in community service activities. The WTC Charity Club serves as the internal organization responsible for overseeing these initiatives.

Work Environment Safety, Working Hours and Wages, and Company Event Planning

Smooth communication channels are maintained, including suggestion boxes, counseling services provided by the PSA Charity Foundation, human resources and employee relations channels, occupational safety and health committees, and internal announcements.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, Occupational Diseases and Employee Health

  • A breastfeeding room is provided for pregnant employees. Maternity leave, paternity leave, and pregnancy-related leave are granted in accordance with regulations.
  • Workplace safety has been reviewed and optimized to reduce the occurrence of occupational diseases and injuries. Dedicated factory nurses and resident physicians are assigned.
  • For employees with unsatisfactory health examination results, health information sessions are provided and resident physicians are available for consultations.

Privacy Rights of Customers, Suppliers and Contractors

Clients, suppliers, and contractors are required to sign service agreements and confidentiality agreements to ensure the protection of their privacy rights.

Concern for Social Issues and the Needs of Disadvantaged Groups

Through the Walsin Technology Charity Club and the PSA Charity Foundation, we provide care and support for disadvantaged groups in society, including children in remote areas and individuals with hearing impairments, while also organizing social care activities on a regular basis.

Provide a safe and healthy working environment

1Goals and Actions

Our company complies with ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 and has established an occupational safety and health management system that defines operating procedures for safety and health control, monitors their implementation, and continuously improves health and safety performance.

2Risk Assessment

Assess whether the work flow and personnel equipment can prevent occupational accidents.

Implement occupational disease and hazard prevention.

3Mitigation Measures

  • Provide employees with sufficient safety and health education and training courses and knowledge, conduct two fire drills and emergency response drills every year.
  • Provide employees with appropriate personal protective equipment in the workplace.
  • In the event of an emergency, the company will immediately activate its emergency response plan and reporting procedures to minimize its impact.

4How to Remedy

  • Provide full medical assistance
  • Applications for various subsidies
  • Leave and salary compensation shall be provided in accordance with the law.
  • Assist employees with workplace readiness and job assignments so they can return to their jobs as soon as possible.

5Appeal Channels

  • Occupational Safety and Health Committee.
  • The company has suggestion boxes and accessible complaint channels for communication and coordination at any time.

Eliminate illegal discrimination to ensure equal job opportunities

1Goals and Actions

  • We comply with government labor laws, international norms, and the "Walsin Technology Human Rights Policy," and implement relevant internal regulations.
  • We are committed to not discriminating against employees on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, group affiliation, veteran status, protected genetic information or marital status in recruitment, employment, training, promotion, termination, retirement and other employment conditions.
  • When notifying interviewees, Walsin Technology reminds them not to discuss personal information of applicants that is unrelated to the job.

2Risk Assessment

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From the start of the recruitment process, the company will follow internal control procedures to prevent illegal discrimination, and will not ask applicants to provide personal information unrelated to the job when filling out their resumes.

3Mitigation Measures

From the beginning of recruitment, the hiring process is carried out in accordance with the "Employee Recruitment and Management Regulations" to prevent illegal discrimination issues.

4How to Remedy

No such concerns have been identified.

5Appeal Channels

  • The company's official website provides a section on "Corporate Sustainability>Stakeholder Area>Complaint Channels and Procedures" for external personnel to report or file complaints.
  • The company has suggestion boxes and accessible complaint channels for communication and coordination at any time.

Not employing child labor and protecting young workers

1Goals and Actions

According to Walsin Technology's Human Rights Policy, the company prohibits child labor, and employees under the age of 18 are prohibited from engaging in dangerous work and from working at night that may affect their educational needs.

2Risk Assessment

Before hiring, employees must provide relevant documents (ID card, health insurance card, driver's license, educational certificate or other relevant supporting documents) to the company to confirm that they are at least 16 years old.

3Mitigation Measures

From the very beginning of recruitment, the company has followed the legal hiring process to prevent the employment of child laborers.

4How to Remedy

No such concerns have been identified.

5Appeal Channels

  • The company's official website provides a section on "Corporate Sustainability>Stakeholder Area>Complaint Channels and Procedures" for external personnel to report or file complaints.
  • The company has suggestion boxes and accessible complaint channels for communication and coordination at any time.

Forced labor is prohibited.

1Goals and Actions

We comply with government labor laws, international norms, and the "Wah Hsin Technology Human Rights Policy," and do not force or coerce anyone who is unwilling to perform labor activities.

2Risk Assessment

  • In addition to controlling working hours through the internal system, we communicate and promote this to colleagues in a timely manner, and also establish a complaint channel.

3Mitigation Measures

  • Reminders are set up in both the attendance system and the overtime application system, and working hours are reviewed and reminded monthly.

4How to Remedy

  • If forced labor is found, communicate and coordinate with the supervisor and relevant personnel to implement improvement measures and prevent recurrence.

5Appeal Channels

  • The company's official website provides a section on "Corporate Sustainability>Stakeholder Area>Complaint Channels and Procedures" for external personnel to report or file complaints.
  • The company has suggestion boxes and accessible complaint channels for communication and coordination at any time.

Help employees maintain physical and mental health and work-life balance

1Goals and Actions

Organize diverse employee activities, such as group film raffles, festival events, club activities, and stress-relief activities organized by the group foundation, to foster interpersonal interaction among colleagues.

We have signed childcare contracts with many kindergartens to help our colleagues solve their children's childcare problems, provide them with educational consultation and services for their children, and allow them to work with peace of mind without any worries.

2Risk Assessment

  • Activity Participation Rate

3Mitigation Measures

  • Implement and publicize the event announcements to encourage colleagues to participate more in company activities.

4How to Remedy

  • Review the shortcomings of the activity and seek ways to improve it.

5Appeal Channels

  • The company has suggestion boxes and accessible complaint channels for communication and coordination at any time.