ICTI Training Manual (I)

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Responsibility​​

Ethics Business Ethics

The factory should have relevant laws and regulations on file

ü   Normal working hours /week

ü   Maximum daily and weekly overtime hours

Time cards /handwritten time records need to be confirmed by the worker's signature; if the factory uses electronic cards, the worker's signature is not required .

ü     It is recommended that the factory establish a non- overtime notification system /record

If the factory has a comprehensive working hours approval, ICTI currently accepts:

ü   Maximum working hours per day – 12 hours

ü   Maximum working hours per week – 66 hours (normal conditions)

ü   Maximum working hours per week – 72 hours (peak season or special circumstances – up to 17 weeks per year)

In special circumstances, a factory may shift the working hours of a day within 16 hours of the start of normal working hours:

ü   Workers must be notified one day before the transfer

ü   Ensure that workers have at least 8 hours of rest after transfer before starting the next day's work

ü   It is recommended that the factory record the reason for the transfer in writing so thatit can be provided to the auditor or your buyer for reference