The Masengo Foundation (“MF”) is required to comply with legislation covering Employment and Human Rights. In addition, where MF operates in other jurisdictions, it complies with the similar relevant legislation.
MF has standard employment contracts for every employee or consultant and has implemented various procedures and systems in order to comply with legislation and to prevent any abuse arising. It is MF’s corporate policy to fulfil its social responsibilities to its stakeholders and to contribute to sustainable society.
Consultancy agreements and/or employment contracts are entered into with every consultant/employee. The contracts utilised by MF, subsidiary and affiliate companies, in terms of these procedures and systems incorporate provisions governing, but are not limited to:
- Compliance with all legislation
- Definition and control over normal and overtime working hours
- Maximum weekly working hours
- Overtime – voluntary and restricted to no more than 12 hours per week
- Disciplinary Practices and abuse of staff
- Freedom of Movement and notice termination of employment
- Grievance Procedures and rights of appeal
- Holiday and sick leave
- Staff accommodation, where provided
- Trade Unions and Collective-Bargaining
- Working Environments
- Conforming to the legal minimum working age across all countries and in particular if working in hazardous conditions. The minimum ages are defined as follows:
- 14 in developing countries
- 15 in developed countries
- 18 if working in hazardous conditions
- Health and Safety – training and prevention of accidents
- Human Rights Standards – security, etc.
- Minimum wage
- Non-discrimination on any basis
NB this policy was first approved in August 2024 and is due for review and renewal in July 2030.