GoodWeave Expanded Standard Survey 2014

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Question #1 - Overall Structure of the Standard
GoodWeave's draft expanded standard now includes three Certification Principles, which our field research and pilot testing have confirmed are achievable now:
  • A1: No Child Labor is Allowed
  • A2: No Forced or Bonded Labor is Allowed
  • A3: Business Processes Are Documented and Verifiable
In addition, there are four Progress Principles, for which we are developing new producer support programs to drive improvements over time:
  • B1: Freedom of association and collective bargaining are recognized
  • B2: No dscrimination is practiced
  • B3: Decent working conditions are respected (Workplace safety and health; Wages; Working hours; No harsh or inhumane treatment)
  • B4: Negative environmental impacts of production are identified and minimized
Do you have any general comments or feedback about the organization of Certification Principles and Progress Principles?
Question #2
Certification Principle A1 - No Child Labor is Allowed - includes three groups of certification requirements (view the full text of these below on the right). Do you find these to be clear and understandable, and do you agree/disagree with the inclusion of these requirements?
Child labor prevention and remediation (A.1.1-A.1.4)YesNo (please explain below)
The requirements are clear and understandable
I agree with these requirements
Certification Requirements
A.1.1: Children below the age of 14 are not employed or allowed to work. (Where the national legal limit or end of compulsory school age is above 14, the higher age limit will be followed.)
A.1.2: The producer displays notices prominently declaring that they will not allow child labour in the production of carpets.
A.1.3: Producers verify the age of workers to ensure that no children are employed or allowed to work illegally.
A.1.4: Processes are in place for remediation where child labour is found. Producers work with GoodWeave and/or local remediation projects in cases where child labour is found.

Young workers (A.1.5-A.1.7)YesNo (please explain below)
The requirements are clear and understandable
I agree with these requirements
Certification Requirements
A.1.5: There is a register stating the age of young workers under 18 years and the work they do. All legal requirements for young workers are followed and documentation kept as prescribed by local and national law and regulations as well as international conventions for work given to children below the age of 18.
A.1.6: A list of the tasks carried out by young workers is produced, identifying potential hazards to ensure that young workers are not engaged in hazardous work.
A.1.7: An education/employment plan is in place for young workers who are subject to compulsory education laws to ensure the work does not interfere with their schooling.
Home work (A.1.8-A.1.9)YesNo (please explain below)
The requirements are clear and understandable
I agree with these requirements
Certification Requriements
A.1.8: Where work is carried out in homes, home workers are made aware of the limitations on hours and type of work in which children and young persons can be involved, and are made aware of the specific dangers to children in the workplace.
A.1.9: Where children or young workers who are subject to local compulsory education laws are engaged in homework, the contractor must show that no such child or young person is employed or allowed to work during school hours.
Question #3
Certification Principle A2 contains three certification requirements (view the full text of these below on the right). Do you find these to be clear and understandable, and do you agree/disagree with the inclusion of these requirements?
A2: No Forced or Bonded Labor is AllowedYesNo (please explain below)
The requirements are clear and understandable
I agree with these requirements
Certification Requirements
A.2.1: Workers are not forced or otherwise compelled to work.
  • Workers are free to leave employment after a reasonable and agreed notice period without penalty.
  • Workers are free to leave work premises at any time after a standard work day.
  • Workers are not required to lodge deposits or surrender identity papers in return for work.
A.2.2: Producers have a written or verbal agreement in place with the workers on terms and conditions of employment, in whatever form is most suitable for the situation. Where workers are not literate or do not understand the language used by the producer, an explanation is also given in a form they can understand.
A.2.3: Workers are not bound to the job through their debt and are provided with clear individual wage records, including in‐kind payments (if any) and payments against company loans.
Question #4
Certification Principle A3 contains five certification requirements (view the full text of these below on the right). Do you find these to be clear and understandable, and do you agree/disagree with the inclusion of these requirements?
A3: Business Processes Are Documented and VerifiableYesNo (please explain below)
The requirements are clear and understandable
I agree with these requirements
Certification Requirements
A.3.1: Producers disclose a fully traceable supply chain for all production processes.
A.3.2: All production sites are registered with GoodWeave, including individual looms and subcontractors used for specific elements of the whole rug‐making process. Only production sites registered with GoodWeave are used.
A.3.3: Access is allowed to relevant documentation and personnel during verification visits.
A.3.4: Access is allowed to production sites for unannounced inspections by GoodWeave approved personnel.
A.3.5: Access is provided to workers for confidential interviews during verification visits.
Are there any potential unintended consequences that we may not have considered?
Do you have any other feedback or comments on the draft expanded standard to share?