Hennessy Hammock Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct for Manufacturers sets forth the requirements for all producers of Hennessy Hammock products, with respect to labor and working conditions. These principles are aligned with core conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations agency focused on global labor standards, as well as standards established by key labor organizations.

Our Commitment

At Hennessy Hammock, we are committed to:

Maintaining a standard of excellence in every aspect of our business and in every corner of the world.
Acting with ethical and responsible conduct in all our operations.
Respecting the rights of all individuals.
Respecting and protecting the environment.

We expect the same commitments from all manufacturers of Hennessy Hammock merchandise.

Standards for Manufacturers

1. Child Labour

Manufacturers shall not employ child labor.

A “child” is defined as any person under the age of 15 (or 14, where local law permits), or younger than the age for completing compulsory education, or the legal minimum employment age—whichever is highest.
Young persons above this age threshold must be employed in accordance with all applicable legal protections.

2. Involuntary Labour

Manufacturers shall not use forced or involuntary labor, including prison labor, bonded labor, indentured labor, or any other form of coercion.

3. Coercion and Harassment

Manufacturers shall treat each employee with dignity and respect.

No use of corporal punishment, threats of violence, or any form of physical, sexual, verbal, or psychological harassment or abuse.

4. Nondiscrimination

Manufacturers shall not discriminate in employment practices—including hiring, salary, benefits, promotion, discipline, termination, or retirement—on the basis of:

Race
Religion
Age
Nationality
Social or ethnic origin
Sexual orientation
Gender
Political opinion
Disability

5. Freedom of Association

Manufacturers shall respect employees’ rights to:

Associate freely
Organize
Bargain collectively in a lawful and peaceful manner without interference or retaliation.

6. Health and Safety

Manufacturers shall provide a safe and healthy working environment in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. This includes:

Reasonable access to potable water
Sanitary facilities
Fire safety measures
Adequate lighting and ventilation

These standards also apply to any employee housing provided.

7. Compensation and Working Hours

Manufacturers must recognize that wages are essential to meeting employees’ basic needs.

Comply with all wage and hour laws, including minimum wage, overtime pay, maximum hours, piece rates, and legally mandated benefits.
Except in extraordinary business circumstances, employees may not be required to work more than:
- (a) 48 hours per week plus 12 hours overtime, or
- (b) the maximum allowed by local law
Employees must receive at least one day off in every seven-day period.
Overtime must be compensated at the legally required premium rate, or at least equal to the regular hourly rate if no premium is mandated.
Where local industry standards exceed legal requirements, the higher standard shall apply.

8. Environmental Protection

Manufacturers shall comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.

9. Legal Compliance

Manufacturers shall adhere to all applicable local, national, and international laws, including those related to:

Manufacturing
Pricing
Sale and distribution of merchandise

This includes voluntary industry standards where applicable.

10. Subcontracting

Manufacturers may not subcontract any production of Hennessy Hammock merchandise or its components without:

Prior written approval from Hennessy Hammock.
A signed agreement by the subcontractor to comply with this Code of Conduct.

11. Monitoring and Compliance

Manufacturers must authorize Hennessy Hammock and its agents (including third parties) to:

Conduct unannounced inspections of manufacturing facilities and employee housing.
Review books and records related to employment.
Interview employees privately.

All documentation demonstrating compliance must be maintained on-site.

12. Communication and Publication

Manufacturers must ensure that all employees are informed of this Code of Conduct by:

Prominently posting it in the local language.
Displaying it in a place easily accessible to employees at all times.