Human rights policies

BOT firmly believes that abiding by the principles and spirit of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), human rights policies of Taiwan Financial Holdings Co., Ltd., and the local regulations in the places where its global operating sites are located is crucial for itself and its value chain partners, and complies with expectations of stakeholders including the government, consumers, and customers.

BOT has included human rights related policies in its operating instructions, including the "Key Points for the Prevention, Complaint, and Punishment of Workplace Sexual Harassment", the "Key Points for the Prevention, Complaint, Investigation of Sexual Harassment and the Plan for the Prevention of Unlawful Infringements in the Performance of Duties", to oppose any form of discrimination or violation of human rights, such as sexual harassment or workplace bulling, and to standardize sexual harassment prevention measures.

Employee Welfare Guarantee

In addition to basic rights in compliance with regulations such as public insurance, labor and health insurance, and special leave, BOT's employees may benefit from maternity leave, parental leave, family care leave, paid casual leave, sick leave, menstrual leave, miscarriage leave, and paternity leave according to the leave application rules of government functionaries and workers as well as the Gender Equality in Employment Act. By establishing an Employee Welfare Committee, BOT provides various welfare and subsidy measures. Two-thirds of the members of the Welfare Committee are elected by BOT's trade union, and the remaining one-third of members are appointed by management. Furthermore, to enhance employees' lives, improve physical and mental health, and enhance working efficiency and dedication, BOT is working on a "Plan for the Implementation of Knowledge Education and Cultural and Recreational Activities" to offer activities, and subsidize lecturers' fees every year.