The Data Collection Tool collects data on nine (9) sections that cover all key compliance topics.
A facility can choose to complete Step 1, 2 or 3 in the Tool:
- Step 1 covers questions on all social compliance topics (1-7) focused on National Labor Laws (NLL) and International Labor Standards (ILS).
- Step 2 covers questions on all social compliance topics (1-7), including the ones often found in brands' Codes of Conduct. Also, management system questions (8) are included.
- Step 3 covers all Tool topics (1-9), including ones on best practices in workplace well-being and community outreach.
For more information on the Steps and guidance on which one to choose, read this FAQ.
Below an overview of the content of the Tool.
| OVERVIEW | Contains important information on the Tool, including enabling macros, SLCP process information and Terms of Use. |
| INSTRUCTIONS | Understand how to orient yourself, fill in the required content, select the Step for assessment completion and understand the applicable standards, scope and timeframe. |
| SLCP DATA COLLECTION TOOL | Contains the questions for the facility to complete (depending on the selected Step and the facility circumstances, e.g. presence of workers under 18, migrant workers, specific operational processes) organized into 10 different sections |
Below an overview of the sections of the Data Collection Tool.
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Sections |
Topics |
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(1) Facility Profile |
Step selection, general facility information, building structures, worker demographics, production/ operation information, subcontractor information |
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(2) Recruitment & Hiring |
Data related to child labor, apprenticeships/trainee/internship, forced labor, discrimination, homeworkers, recruitment and employment practices |
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(3) Working Hours |
Data related to hours of work, records, breaks, leave, exceptional circumstances |
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(4) Wages & Benefits |
Data related to records, minimum wage, overtime wage, basic wage, premium pay, piece rate workers, wage grades/ levels/ lowest/ most representative, performance evaluations, wage increases, bonus, payments, loans & advances, deductions, social insurance and other benefits |
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(5) Worker Treatment |
Data related to forced labor, harassment and abuse, discrimination, discipline, court orders |
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(6) Worker Involvement |
Data related to freedom of association and collective bargaining, grievance systems, workers’ representatives, bipartite committees, worker feedback |
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(7) Health & Safety |
Data related to general work environment, building safety, risk assessment, HS Committee, emergency preparedness, chemicals/hazardous substances, worker protection, materials handling and storage, electrical safety, first aid/medical, contractor safety, dormitories, canteens, childcare |
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(8) Termination |
Data related to forced labor, discrimination, employment practices |
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(9) Management Systems (only in Step 2 and Step 3) |
Data related to the structure of “Plan” (policies and procedures/ strategy and goals), “Do” (roles and responsibility/ communication and training), “Check” (monitoring and self-assessment), “Act” (continuous improvement) |
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(10) Above & Beyond (only in Step 3) |
Data related to workplace well-being and community impact |