Microsoft's Supplier Code of Conduct does also mention:
- Suppliers comply with laws and company's policies
- Prohibit the use of Forced Labor, Prison Labor and Trafficking in Persons, as well as slavery.
- Prohibit charging of recruitment fees to employee
- Prohibit use of child labour
- Suppliers protect migrant workers
- Ensure freedom of association and right to collective bargaining
The FY21 Microsoft Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement also includes these but no mention on what is included in contracts.
pg. 7
“Microsoft Supplier & Partner Codes of Conduct
Require all manufacturing suppliers and service providers, including our Microsoft partners, to embrace our commitment to integrity and ethical behavior
Ban all forms of forced labor, including indentured labor, bonded labor, or any other form of forced labor”
Pg. 9
“Microsoft requires all suppliers and service providers, including our recruiters and recruitment agencies, to embrace our commitment to integrity and ethical behavior through our Supplier Code of Conduct. Our Code aligns with and, in certain cases, goes beyond the RBA Code of Conduct, which establishes global standards to ensure that working conditions in electronics affiliated industries and their supply chains are safe, that workers are treated with respect and dignity, and that business operations are environmentally responsible and conducted ethically.
The Microsoft Supplier Code of Conduct, which is available in 26 languages and dialects, is designed to help prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our global supply chain. It is included as a standard onboarding and contractual requirement across our entire corporate supply chain. Microsoft suppliers are contractually required to apply the Microsoft Supplier Code of Conduct to their sub-tier suppliers, expanding its scope and positive, protective impact across the Microsoft supply chain.”
“The Microsoft Partner Code of Conduct is a requirement of all Microsoft partners and their employees, agents, and subcontractors (collectively referred to as “Partners”), which partner with Microsoft to serve Microsoft customers. It is important for Microsoft that Partners embrace and continually improve their implementation of Microsoft’s values. While conducting business with Microsoft and Microsoft’s employees, agents, subcontractors, and customers, Microsoft expects its Partners to commit to operating in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and to adhere to the principles outlined in the Partner Code of Conduct.
All forms of forced labor are specifically banned by our Supplier and Partner Codes of Conduct, including indentured labor, bonded labor, or any other form of forced labor, including physical confinement in the work location; exploitative practices, such as forced overtime; and lodging of deposits, including financial or personal documents for employment. Support for or engagement in any form of human trafficking or involuntary labor through threat, force, fraudulent claims, or other coercion is strictly prohibited. Microsoft’s Supplier and Partner Codes of Conduct reflect Microsoft’s commitment to not allow any form of forced labor in our supply chains or partner business engagements and to respond to violations. The Supplier Code of Conduct incorporates US federal government procurement restrictions on certain activities that have been linked to human trafficking.”
Pg. 10 - 13
“The Microsoft Supplier Code of Conduct states that all Microsoft suppliers and their sub-tier partners must, without limitation:”