Supplier Code of Conduct
vineyard vines, LLC ("vineyard vines") is committed to the responsibilities of fair labor practices, ethical business conduct, and legal compliance in all communities in which it does business. vineyard vines is concerned about Human Rights and expects its suppliers, contractors, subcontractors, agents, and subsidiaries and affiliated entities (each, a "Supplier") to share its concerns.
This Supplier Code of Conduct applies to all Suppliers manufacturing and/or supplying goods for vineyard vines.
While vineyard vines recognizes that there are different legal and cultural environments in which our Suppliers operate throughout the world, these social compliance policies set forth the basic requirements that our Suppliers must meet in order to conduct business with vineyard vines. vineyard vines strongly encourages all Suppliers to exceed these policies in relation to legal compliance, fair labor practices, and ethical business conduct.
GENERAL EXPECTATION - It is expected that a Supplier will at all times act ethically and in full compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations of the United States and those of the respective country of manufacture, operations, or exportation.
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP - vineyard vines is committed to safeguarding workers' rights under both United States and international labor and social security laws and regulations. All Suppliers shall adopt and adhere to rules and conditions of employment that respect workers and, at a minimum, safeguard workers' rights under applicable national and international labor and social security laws and regulations.
EMPLOYMENT AGE - No workers employed by the Supplier may be under the age of 15 or under the age for completion of compulsory education, whichever is higher. Supplier must observe all local guidelines and laws and requirements for work of employees under 18 years of age, particularly those pertaining to hours of work and working conditions.
FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING - Supplier shall recognize and respect the right of employees to freely associate and collectively bargain, in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
FORCED LABOR - Supplier warrants that the merchandise has been manufactured in compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and 19 USC §1307, which prohibits the importation of merchandise or its components made with forced labor, the International Labour Organization's indicators of forced labor, and the Fair Labor Standards Act and rules and regulations thereunder.
WAGES AND WORKING HOURS - A Supplier must always comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations regarding wages and working hours in the locations in which it operates, including, but not limited to, all applicable laws, rules and regulations relating to minimum wage, time off and overtime compensation.
HEALTH AND SAFETY - Supplier must always comply with all applicable health and safety laws, rules and regulations and provide a healthy and safe working environment that promotes accident prevention and minimizes exposure to health and safety risks.
DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY - Supplier must always comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations concerning discrimination and equal opportunity in hiring and employment practices. The Supplier may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other similar factors.
HARASSMENT OR ABUSE - Supplier must treat all employees with respect and dignity. Supplier agrees it will not subject its employees to any form of corporal punishment, physical, sexual, psychological or verbal harassment or abuse at any time for any reason.
WOMEN'S RIGHTS - Supplier must ensure that female employees receive equal treatment in all aspects of their employment. A pregnancy test may not be a condition of employment.
GRIEVANCES - Suppliers should establish and clearly communicate grievance mechanisms that allow workers to raise workplace concerns, ensuring confidentiality, anonymity, and protection from retaliation.
DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, and INCLUSION - vineyard vines believes that diversity, equality and inclusion are social and economic imperatives and looks to its Suppliers to share this commitment in their operations, workforces and within their supply chains.
ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS - Supplier must comply with all applicable local environmental laws and regulations. vineyard vines is committed to preserving the world's natural resources.
INSPECTION AND COMPLIANCE - Supplier will maintain on-site documentation as evidence of their compliance with the guidelines and policies expressed herein. vineyard vines will take affirmative measures, such as on-site inspections of the Supplier's facilities to ensure compliance.
BRIBES AND OTHER IMPROPER PAYMENTS - Supplier must never directly or indirectly offer, solicit, accept, make, promise, authorize, or provide any bribe, kickback or other improper payment or thing of value to any person or entity.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION - It is expected that Supplier will preserve and protect confidential information and will not permit any unauthorized disclosure or use of confidential information that it may receive or obtain or to which it may be given access in connection with its relationship with vineyard vines.
COMPLIANCE - Supplier agrees to assist and cooperate in any investigation related to potential violations of this Supplier Code of Conduct.
Last updated in 2025.