HR4 NON DISCRIMINATION

Tata Code of Conduct emphasises on equal opportunities and non-discrimination. The HR Policy of Tata Steel lays stress on recognising the people as primary source for its competitiveness. The organization is committed to equal opportunities for attracting best available talent and ensuring a cosmopolitan workforce, The quality of life of its employees developing their talent and maximizing their productivity and also ensuring transparency, fairness and equity in all its dealings with the employees is another component of the organization’s HR Policy. Tata Steel has created a position of Ethics Counselor to monitor any discrimination in its activities, services and products. The concerns monitored and resolved by Ethics Counselor during past three years are presented in

HR6 NO CHILD LABOUR

As per Factory Act, the minimum age required for the employment is 18 years and hence Tata Steel engages no child labour. Tata Steel Code of Conduct requires compliance with all regulatory requirements. The recruitment process requires furnishing of appropriate proof of age to ensure the age bar.

HR7 NO FORCED & COMPULSORY LABOUR

There is no forced and compulsory labour in Tata Steel. Grievance redressal committee and Ethics Counselor adequately monitor violation of such requirements. The grievance redressal procedure is furnished in Annexure-IV.

HR9 DISCIPLINARY PRACTICES

Order#23 of the Works Standing Orders delineates the issues, which may be considered misconduct. Order#24 prescribes the punishment for misconduct and Order#25 explains the procedures for dealing with cases of misconduct. These orders are strictly implemented. These orders are in line with Standing Orders Act of India.

HR10 EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE MANAGEMENT

There is an established three tier Grievance Management System in Tata Steel and it is ensured that no retaliation takes place in the process after the resolution of the grievance. The process is so effective that there had been no industrial unrest/strike in past 75 years. For details of grievance redressal procedure

HR11 SECURITY PRACTICES

There is a special training centre dedicated to the training of security personnel on issues like security practices and human rights. Trained home guards of Tata Steel along with Fire Brigade Service assist the District Administration as and when required.

HR 12 TO OUR COMMUNITY AND THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE THERE

In line with the Group Purpose & Code of Conduct of the organization, Tata Steel returns to the society what it earns. This evokes trust among consumers, employees, shareholders and the community it serves. Tata Steel has a Community Development & Social Welfare Department. To implement the Group Purpose, a society promoted by Tata Steel called Tata Steel Rural Development Society addresses the needs of the local people and the community around as explained in Section-2.9. The performance indicators related to the work carried out by these two arms of the organization is furnished under sub-section on Community of this section. Please refer Section-3.13 also on precautionary approach and principles.