The Diversity and Labour Rights subcategory covers workplace policies and practices covering fair and nondiscriminatory treatment of employees, and its diversity policies.

It covers a company’s labour management relations and participation by employees, National Labour Relations Board (NLRB) violations or patterns of anti-union practice, conformance to internationally recognised worker rights, as defined in the basic conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO). 4 Fundamental labour rights include freedom of association and protection of the right to organize; right to bargain collectively; a minimum age for the employment of children; a prohibition against forced labour; lack of employment and occupational discrimination; and equal compensation.

This subcategory measures a company’s ability to maintain diversity, provide equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation, and promote work-life balance.