永續社會 3.1

MPI fulfills its corporate social responsibility by valuing and safeguarding employee human rights through effective management and supervision. In accordance with the Corporate Social Responsibility Best Practice Principles and by following international standards, including the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), and the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct, MPI is committed to upholding gender equality in the workplace, protecting the right to work, and prohibiting all forms of discrimination. MPI also pledges to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) workplace environment. To uphold these commitments, MPI has established comprehensive internal regulations, including the “Human Resources Management Procedures”, “Regulations for Gender Equality in Employment”, “Regulations for Measures of Prevention, Correction, Complaint, and Punishment of Workplace Sexual Harassment”, and “Code of Employee Ethics and Conduct” to protect employee human rights. Violation of employee human rights will be disciplined in accordance with the “Regulations for Employee Rewards and Disciplines”. Furthermore, MPI continuously works to enhance the awareness of employee human rights. All employees are required to regularly participate in corporate social responsibility training sessions and workplace sexual harassment prevention programs to ensure the protection of human rights within the workplace.

 

Human Rights Core ItemsImplementation ApproachManagement Measures
No forced labor

  • Forced, bonded or indentured labor, involuntary or exploitative labor is prohibited

  • Employees are entitled to resign or terminate employment at any time without any punishment, deduction of wage, or control of their personal freedom (including passport detention, etc.)


  • Investigate problems and their crux

  • Notify the top supervisor of the relevant unit to discuss the handling measures

  • Proactively notify the competent authorities of violations

  • Post-hoc preventive measures review and observation

No child labor and protection for young employees

  • Do not hire child labor under 16 years old

  • Employees aged over 16 but under 18 are not allowed to perform work that is likely to jeopardize their health or safety, including night shifts and overtime


  • If child labor is identified, remove them from job and arrange health assessment of the work environment.

  • Arrange health checkups at medical institutions for threats of physical and mental health hazards. Pay for the treatment of proven work-related ill health or injuries

  • Proceed with the resignation procedures for child labor only after there is no doubt about health condition

  • Investigate recruitment procedures for unintended use of child labor and prevent recurrence

Humane Treatment

  • No harsh or inhumane treatment for employees, including gender-based violence, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, corporal punishment, mental or physical coercion, bullying, public shaming, or verbal abuse of workers

  • No discrimination or harassment employees based on race, color, age, gender, national origin, pregnancy, religion, or political affiliation in employment practices such as wages, promotions, rewards, and access to training


  • Provide mailbox and hotline for signed and anonymous grievances

  • Stop relevant operations upon discovery of violations

  • Conduct cause investigation and remedial measures (such as correction, counseling, job accommodation)

  • Awareness education and necessary disciplines for violating departments

  • Post-hoc preventive measures review and observation

Working Hour Benefits

  • A workweek should not be more than 60 hours per week, and the remaining working hours are subject to the provisions of the Labor Standards Act

  • Wages must not be lower than the minimum wage set by local regulations. Deductions from wages as a disciplinary measure are not permitted

Freedom of Association

  • Respect the right of all employees to form and join trade unions of their own choosing, to bargain collectively, and to engage in peaceful assembly and enable employees to openly communicate and share ideas and concerns with management regarding working conditions and management practices without fear of discrimination, reprisal, or intimidation

2024 Implementation Results

 

永續社會 3.2E