Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct

International (FLA)

v2024 (updated)

14 domains

32 controls

The Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct establishes labour standards for the supply chains of FLA participating companies. Based on ILO standards and internationally recognised labour rights. The FLA conducts independent external monitoring (IEM) assessments at supplier factories. FLA accreditation certifies that a company has implemented a comprehensive social compliance programme. Participating companies include major apparel, footwear, and agriculture brands. The FLA is a multi-stakeholder initiative with industry, university, and civil society members.

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Framework Domains (14)

Association

2 controls

Controls in the Association domain of Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct — 2 controls
Code	Title	Description
FLA-14	Freedom of Association	Workers have the right to form and join trade unions and bargain collectively without retaliation.
FLA-15	Collective Bargaining	Employer engages in good-faith collective bargaining with legitimate worker representatives.

Child Labor

3 controls

Controls in the Child Labor domain of Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct — 3 controls
Code	Title	Description
FLA-04	Prohibition of Child Labor	No worker shall be employed under the age of 15, or under the legal minimum working age, or the age for completing compu...
FLA-05	Young Worker Protections	Workers under 18 are protected from hazardous work and night work and their hours are limited per ILO C138 and C182.
FLA-06	Remediation of Child Labor	If child labor is identified, the supplier must remediate by removing the child from work and supporting return to schoo...

Compensation and Working Conditions

3 controls

Controls in the Compensation and Working Conditions domain of Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct — 3 controls
Code	Title	Description
FLA-7	Compensation	Pay at least minimum wage or prevailing wage providing for basic needs and discretionary income
FLA-8	Hours of Work	Regular work week not exceeding 48 hours with at least 24 consecutive hours rest per week
FLA-9	Health, Safety and Environment	Provide safe and healthy workplace preventing accidents and injury to health

Discrimination

1 controls

Controls in the Discrimination domain of Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
FLA-09	Non-Discrimination	No discrimination in employment based on race, color, sex, religion, political opinion, national origin, sexual orientat...

Employment Standards

4 controls

Controls in the Employment Standards domain of Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct — 4 controls
Code	Title	Description
FLA-1	Employment Relationship	Establish legal and transparent employment relationships with workers
FLA-2	Nondiscrimination	No discrimination in hiring, compensation, training, promotion or termination
FLA-3	Forced Labor	No use of forced labor including prison labor, indentured labor or bonded labor
FLA-4	Child Labor	No employment under age 15 or under age for completion of compulsory education

Forced Labor

3 controls

Controls in the Forced Labor domain of Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct — 3 controls
Code	Title	Description
FLA-01	Prohibition of Forced Labor	No use of forced, bonded, indentured, or involuntary prison labor anywhere in the supplier's operations.
FLA-02	Recruitment Practices Due Diligence	Recruitment, hiring, and employment practices must be free of deception, coercion, and fees borne by the worker.
FLA-03	Freedom of Movement	Workers retain freedom of movement during employment and freedom to terminate employment with reasonable notice.

Governance

1 controls

Controls in the Governance domain of Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
FLA-22	Grievance Mechanism	Provide accessible, confidential, non-retaliatory grievance channels and document outcomes.

Harassment

2 controls

Controls in the Harassment domain of Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct — 2 controls
Code	Title	Description
FLA-07	Harassment and Abuse Prohibition	Workers shall be treated with respect and dignity. No physical, sexual, psychological, or verbal harassment or abuse.
FLA-08	Disciplinary Practices	Disciplinary practices must not include corporal punishment, monetary fines, or other forms of mental or physical coerci...

Health and Safety

4 controls

Controls in the Health and Safety domain of Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct — 4 controls
Code	Title	Description
FLA-10	Health and Safety Program	Provide a safe and healthy workplace to prevent accidents and injury arising from, linked with, or occurring in the cour...
FLA-11	Personal Protective Equipment	Provide appropriate PPE at no cost to workers and train them on proper use.
FLA-12	Emergency Preparedness	Maintain emergency exits, fire detection and suppression systems, and conduct periodic drills.
FLA-13	Dormitory and Canteen Standards	Employer-provided housing and canteens must meet basic hygiene, safety, and privacy standards.

Hours

2 controls

Controls in the Hours domain of Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct — 2 controls
Code	Title	Description
FLA-19	Hours of Work Limit	Regular work hours do not exceed 48 per week. Workers receive at least one day off in every seven-day period.
FLA-20	Overtime Voluntariness and Cap	Overtime is voluntary, occasional, and total weekly hours including overtime do not exceed 60 hours except in extraordin...

Overtime

1 controls

Controls in the Overtime domain of Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
FLA-21	Overtime Compensation Premium	Overtime hours are compensated at the legally required premium rate, or where no legal rate exists, a rate at least equa...

Supply Chain

1 controls

Controls in the Supply Chain domain of Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
FLA-23	Subcontractor and Homeworker Oversight	Map and oversee subcontractors and homeworkers to ensure equivalent compliance with the Code.

Wages

3 controls

Controls in the Wages domain of Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct — 3 controls
Code	Title	Description
FLA-16	Wages Meet Legal Minimum	Wages and benefits paid for a standard work week meet, at minimum, the national legal minimum and applicable collective...
FLA-17	Progress Toward Fair Compensation	Suppliers progressively realize a level of compensation that meets workers' basic needs and provides discretionary incom...
FLA-18	Benefits and Social Security	Provide all legally mandated benefits including social insurance, leave, and severance.

Worker Rights

2 controls

Controls in the Worker Rights domain of Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct — 2 controls
Code	Title	Description
FLA-5	Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining	Respect rights of employees to freedom of association and collective bargaining
FLA-6	Harassment or Abuse	Treat every employee with respect and dignity; no physical, sexual or verbal harassment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct?

Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct is a compliance framework from International (FLA) with 14 domains and 32 controls. The Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct establishes labour standards for the supply chains of FLA participating companies. Based on ILO standards and internationally recognised labour rights. The FLA conducts independent external monitoring (IEM) assessments at supplier factories. FLA accreditation certifies that a company has implemented a comprehensive social compliance programme. Participating companies include major apparel, footwear, and agriculture brands. The FLA is a multi-stakeholder initiative with industry, university, and civil society members. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

How many controls does Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct have?

Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct has 32 controls organised across 14 domains. The largest domains are Employment Standards (4 controls), Health and Safety (4 controls), Child Labor (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

What frameworks does Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct map to?

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