The Kyvos Human Rights Policy establishes a comprehensive framework to ensure that all employees are treated with respect and dignity. It sets forth a common set of principles guiding our business practices to prevent any form of human rights violations or abuses. This Policy may be updated by Kyvos from time to time to reflect ongoing improvements and commitments.
Kyvos Human Rights Policy
1. MAIN CONTENTS OF THE POLICY
1.1 Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Code of Conduct and Ethics governs our inclusion strategy. A key tenet of the code of conduct is respecting each other through creating an equal opportunity workplace free of discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate or allow harassment based on race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected status.
1.2 Harassment Free Workplace
We are committed to providing a work environment free from harassment. Company policy prohibits sexual harassment and harassment based on pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or any other type of harassment protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.
1.3 Workplace Diversity
We aim to create an inclusive workplace and leverage the power of diversity for sustainable competitive advantage, where employees from different backgrounds can have the opportunity to participate, develop and contribute freely and equitably. By an inclusive environment, we mean creating a place free of barriers in which every employee can have the opportunity to participate, contribute and develop freely and equitably.
Our Diversity Philosophy celebrates the common values that bring joy, happiness, energy, and enthusiasm to the community and focuses on bridging differences by enhancing commonalities among the diverse work pool.
1.4 Freedom of Expression & Association
We recognize the employees’ right to assemble, communicate and join association of their choice in matters related to their employment within the purview of the policies and procedures of the Company. We respect the rights of our employees to associate or not associate through Internal Employee Resource Groups and seek representation, to bargain or not bargain collectively in accordance with local laws.
1.5 Abolition of Forced Labor
We are against any form of coerced or prison labor, use of physical punishment or threats of violence or other forms of physical, sexual, psychological or verbal abuse as a method of discipline or control.
1.6 Abolition of Child Labor
We are against the exploitation of children (any person below the age of 18 years) through any form of work that deprives them of their childhood, interferes with their ability to attend regular school, and is mentally, physically, socially or morally harmful.
1.7 Health, Workplace Safety and Environment
We are committed to demonstrating a high standard of environmental protection and provision of a safe and healthy workplace. We have in place various practices, policies and financial & non-financial measures to ensure a safe and healthy workforce.
The Company also has commits to conservation of resources, prevention of pollution, adherence to all applicable legislations and elimination of accidents, occupational illnesses and injuries at work.
1.8 Sustainability
We are committed to follow sustainable practices in all our endeavors. As a responsible corporate citizen, we are committed to deliver value to all our stakeholders including clients, employees, investors, suppliers, government, and community.
1.9 Data Privacy
World over, privacy is increasingly being recognized as a fundamental human right, more so in the hyperconnected digital society, and several nations in last few years enacted data privacy regulations or strengthened their existing laws to make organizations accountable for data privacy. We ensure privacy of our employees, candidates, visitors, customers and other stakeholders, according to applicable data privacy regulations across the globe, including but not limited to GDPR, CCPA, LGPD both as a data controller and processor. Kyvos legal team works closely with various stakeholders to ensure deployment of appropriate privacy controls, also handles data subject rights and data breaches.
1.10 Living Wages
We ensure all employees are paid adequately to maintain a standard of living. At all times Company ensures it pays employees higher than the minimum wages prescribed by governments, in the various countries it operates globally.
1.11 Employee Handbook
We are committed to ensure compliance to all our obligations globally and in doing so, believe it is important to educate employees on their rights and responsibilities. We have created reference documents in the form of employee handbooks and policy portals, that serve as a guide to employees on their benefit entitlements. These documents are reviewed regularly to ensure they are always updated.
*Last Updated: May, 2024