These include: recognising the right of employees to freedom of association and collective bargaining to the extent that this is permitted by local legislation and promoting open dialogue between employees and management where there are no designated employee representatives; rejecting any form of forced labour or human trafficking; complying with requirements about the minimum age for employees, as set out in local legislation and international agreements; observing guidelines on equal opportunities and fair treatment and adopting a policy of zero tolerance for any form of illegal discrimination or employee harassment.