Yes. since 2012 F.K. has strong integrated systems in place (production planning) in order to support reasonable working hours. However FairWear only notes “intermediate efforts” when it came to the degree to which F.K. mitigates root causes of excessive overtime.
2019:” Excessive overtime was found during three Fair Wear audits, conducted in Chinese factories (one done in December 2018 and two done in 2019).
Filippa K considers overtime at their Chinese suppliers as one of their main challenges. For one of the three Chinese suppliers audited, Filippa K is now in the process of phasing out, as numerous attempts to jointly work on remediation have not been taken up by the supplier. Filippa K sees no other solution, as working hours have not been improved since 2014.”
Code of Conduct:
5. NO EXCESSIVE WORKING HOURS
Hours of work shall comply with applicable laws and industry standards. Working hours should be scheduled to provide ample time for rest, meals and sleep. In any event, workers shall not on a regular basis be required to work in excess of 48 hours per week and shall be provided with at least one day off for every 7 day period. Overtime shall be voluntary, shall not exceed 12 hours per week, or 240 hours per year, shall not be demanded on a regular basis and shall always be compensated at a premium rate.