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Partner companies must not coerce workers into forced labor, including slavery and human trafficking. When hiring, workers must be provided with a labor contract in a language they understand and retain a copy.
When employing foreign workers, it is essential that the workers personally retain their original documents, such as passports and work permits. Partner companies should not unreasonably restrict workers' movement, who must be free to resign if they wish. Recruitment fees, if any, must not be charged to the workers.

Partner companies must not employ children.
A "child" is defined as anyone under the age of 15 or below the minimum age for employment as determined by local laws. Young workers under the age of 18 may work overtime only in limited circumstances as permitted by law and must not work at night or be employed in hazardous conditions. Students in internships must be managed separately according to their educational program.

Workers’ total working hours per week must comply with the maximum hours established by local laws and be allowed at least one day of rest every seven days.

Wages must meet or exceed the legal minimum wage for hours worked, and overtime or night work must be compensated with premium pay.
Wage deductions as a disciplinary measure are not permitted, except for deductions for time not worked, such as tardiness. Pay statements should be provided to ensure workers clearly understand their earnings.

Partner companies must respect the human rights of all workers and must not subject them to sexual harassment or abuse, corporal punishment, mental or physical coercion, verbal abuse, or unreasonable restrictions. Disciplinary procedures must be clearly defined and communicated to workers.

Partner companies must not discriminate in employment activities such as hiring, promotion, compensation, and training opportunities based on race, skin color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, ethnicity, disability, marital or pregnancy status, religion, political affiliation, or union membership.
Medical examinations that could serve as a basis for discrimination against workers or job applicants are prohibited.

Partner companies must respect the right of workers to freely organize and join labor unions, engage in collective bargaining, and participate in peaceful assembly following local laws.
Workers or their representatives should be able to communicate openly with management about working conditions and management policies without fear of discrimination, retaliation, or intimidation.

Partner companies must provide effective means for open communication between management and workers, enabling workers to report grievances without impediment.

Partner companies must conduct risk assessments to identify potential exposures to hazards for workers. Based on the findings, they must implement safe process designs, technical/administrative controls, preventive maintenance, safety regulations, and ongoing education. They must also ensure that well-managed personal protective equipment is provided and worn by workers. Additionally, pregnant workers must not be placed in hazardous environments.

Partner companies must categorize emergencies based on their likelihood and priority, define them, and establish response plans for each scenario. Emergency exits must be readily accessible, and all employees should participate in regular evacuation drills to ensure and maintain rapid evacuation capabilities.

Partner companies must establish systems to prevent industrial accidents, occupational diseases, and recurrence. This includes ① encouraging worker reports, ② classifying and recording injury/disease cases, ③ providing necessary medical treatment, ④ conducting case investigations and corrective actions, and ⑤ facilitating worker return policies.

Partner companies must regularly measure employees' exposure levels to harmful chemicals, noise, dust, etc., to understand the impact and ensure exposure does not exceed the threshold by implementing technical measures and management supervision. They should conduct employee training on related risks and provide personal protective equipment if risks are not adequately controlled.

Partner companies must identify physically demanding tasks such as repetitive work, handling heavy loads, and long periods of standing and implement measures such as process improvements and rotational work to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.

Partner companies must assess the safety risks of all production and other equipment. Physical guards, safety devices, and barriers must be provided and properly maintained where there is a risk of injury.

Partner companies must provide employees with clean toilets, drinking water, and hygienic facilities for preparing, storing, and consuming food. Employee dormitories provided by the partner company or a subcontractor must be clean and safe, with emergency exits, hot water, lighting, heating, ventilation, and lockers.

Partner companies must regularly conduct necessary health and safety training for workers and post health and safety information in easily visible locations.

Partner companies must obtain and maintain all required health and safety permits, keeping them up to date and in compliance.

Partner companies must establish and implement reasonable measures in a program to prepare for, prevent, and respond to potential infectious disease transmission among employees.

Partner companies must obtain and maintain all legally required environmental permits (e.g., emissions/discharge, installation/operation/modification of prevention facilities) and comply with reporting obligations. They must also continuously stay informed about and comply with the latest legal amendments.

Partner companies are expected to strive to reduce and eliminate resource consumption and waste generation through process improvements, material substitution, preventive maintenance, resource conservation, and recycling/reuse efforts.

Partner companies must identify all chemicals that could potentially cause environmental pollution if leaked and strive to ensure the safe storage, transportation, use, recycling/reuse, and disposal of these substances. They must also correctly label and manage these substances.

Partner companies must understand the characteristics of the waste generated and dispose of it according to legal regulations, making efforts to recycle wherever possible.

Partner companies must identify the characteristics of volatile organic compounds, aerosols, corrosive gases, dust, ozone-depleting substances, and combustion by-products in their processes and ensure they are treated and discharged according to regulations. They must regularly monitor the performance of emission control systems.

Partner companies must comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and Semics requirements regarding the prohibition or restriction of specific substances in production and manufacturing, including labeling for recycling and disposal.

Partner companies should strive for water conservation by controlling pollution pathways through recording and managing water sources, use, and discharge. Wastewater must be discharged within the standard limits, recording treatment efficiency.

Partner companies are encouraged to reduce fuel consumption and minimize greenhouse gas emissions by improving energy efficiency.

Partner companies must identify, control, monitor, and mitigate noise originating from their operations that affects boundary noise levels.

As responsible parties for compliance with this Code of Conduct, the management of Partner companies must document their commitment to compliance and post it within their premises.

The company's senior management and representatives responsible for implementing the management system and related programs must be identified. They are required to review the operational status of the management system regularly.

Partner companies must have procedures in place to identify, monitor, and understand the latest laws and customer requirements, including this Code of Conduct.

Partner companies must identify potential risks for labor, ethics, environment, and health and safety. Management plans must be developed for risks with high likelihood and impact, and their implementation status must be reported to the management.

Partner companies must establish and periodically evaluate objectives and implementation plans in labor, ethics, environment, and health and safety aspects.

Partner companies must operate training programs for managers/workers to comply with this Code and regulations. They must share transparent information about the policies, objectives, and performance with workers, subcontractors, and Semics.

Partner companies should assess employees' understanding of this Code, gather feedback, and improve procedures for its effective implementation.

Regular self-assessments must be conducted to verify compliance with this Code, local laws, and regulations.

Procedures must be established to appropriately correct deficiencies identified through internal or external evaluations, inspections, investigations, or reviews.

Partner companies must manage documents and records per relevant laws and internal document management regulations.

Partner companies must communicate this Code to their subcontractors, require compliance, and conduct compliance assessments.