Human Rights Declaration
The value of human rights is universally recognized. FENC vows to protect employees’ human rights and their interests.
At FENC, labor rights take precedence in policy considerations for human resources. We acknowledge and comply with the principles and spirit set forth by International Labor Office Tripartite Declaration of Principles, The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and The UN Global Compact. The Company has well-established complaint channels. In cases of any human rights violation, employees may file such claims through the human resources units of all FENC sites.
In 2020, there were no human rights violations, nor grievance claims at all production sites from all stakeholders. The production sites also passed customers’ review over human rights protection, child labor and labor conditions.
2018 | The Company established FENC Human Rights Policy, which is founded on the respect for local culture and customs at each FENC sites. |
2019 | Managers in charge of human rights promotion at all FENC sites have been fully informed of FENC Human Rights Policy, which has been signed and enacted. Meanwhile, the Company ensures employees’ understanding of this policy and awareness of their own rights through all means possible. |
2020 | FENC conducted human rights due diligence (HRDD) at all Company sites. Based on FENC Human Rights Policy, the risk assessment is further divided into 8 categories of human rights risks. HRDD focuses on “the likelihood of risks” and “the degree of impact on the Company”. A survey was administered to identify human rights risks, followed by investigation to determine their impacts on the Company. All FENC employees are covered in HRDD, and improvement measures have been implemented by human resources supervisors at all sites based on the HRDD report to protect employees’ human rights. |

Human Rights Policy, Stakeholders and Authority
Human Rights Policy | Content and Implementation | Stakeholders | Authority |
No Forced Labor |
| All employees | Each unit |
Bans Child Labor |
| Applicants | HR |
Meeting Just and Proper Wage |
| All employees | HR |
Work and Break Hours |
| All employees | Each unit |
Freedom of Association |
| All employees | Each unit |
Equality and Respect |
| All employees | Each unit |
Fight Against Harassment |
| All employees | Each unit |
Maternity Protection |
| Female employees | Each unit |
FENC is devoted to complying with all labor standards and putting them into practice. The Company participates in seminars and advocacy groups that address labor standards related to children, gender, forced labor, discrimination, women’s protection, poverty as well as occupational safety and health. We keep abreast of the latest labor standards and updates from international labor organizations to ensure compliance and the protection of employees and their families.
Gender Equality
FENC values gender equality. We are keen on creating gender-friendly workplace and system. While the conglomerate spans across industries from the upstream to downstream, the up- and midstream industries rely more on chemical related expertise where a higher concentration of the work force is male. The downstream, which consists mainly of the textile industry, is composed of a higher percentage of female employees. Overall, the ratio between female and male supervisors are 2:5, which is consistent with the industry chain distribution. Corporate expansion also expanded the number of supervisors by 52% in the recent decade. Among them, the number of female supervisors grew by 64%. The statistics reflect the Company’s acknowledgement of and fair treatment to the hard work put in by female supervisors with the reward they deserve. The Company is also determined to incorporate gender equality as part of its corporate system and culture.
Gender Comparison by Position

In 2020, 92% of the employees who took maternity leave returned to their posts, marking a noticeable increase of 12% comparing to 2019. The main contributor is the family-friendly workplace that the Company has provided, including a robust family care leave and deputy system. We promote work-life balance, giving employees the ability and willingness to take care of their work and families.
Application of Parental Leave and Returning Statistics in Taiwan
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | ||
Entitled to Parental Leave | Male | 265 | 275 | 229 |
Female | 117 | 117 | 96 | |
Total | 382 | 392 | 325 | |
Number Applied | Male | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Female | 22 | 22 | 48 | |
Total | 25 | 26 | 50 | |
Number Should Returned | Male | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Female | 24 | 19 | 41 | |
Total | 27 | 20 | 41 | |
Number Returned | Male | 3 | 0 | - |
Female | 17 | 19 | 35 | |
Total | 20 | 19 | 35 | |
Return Rate | Male | 100% | 0% | - |
Female | 71% | 100% | 85% | |
Total | 74% | 95% | 85% | |
Returned over One Year | Male | 0 | 1 | - |
Female | 9 | 15 | 12 | |
Total | 9 | 16 | 12 | |
Retention Rate | Male | 0% | 33% | - |
Female | 90% | 88% | 92% | |
Total | 69% | 80% | 92% |
Note: 1. Return Rate = Number Returned / Number Should Return 2. Retention Rate = Returned over One Year / Number Returned Last Year |
Gender equality and applicable regulatory mandates are respected at all FENC business sites. We are consistent with the spirit of Act of Gender Equality in Employment in Taiwan as well as Regulations Concerning the Labor Protection of Female Staff and Workers in China. We protect the rights of female employees, offering parental leave and breastfeeding room at our facilities. We also limit overtime and prohibit tasks that may potentially harm mothers and their babies. Employees returning after maternity leave receive equal pay for equal work. We provide workplace environment ideal for pregnant employees, such as avoiding tasks that might affect their health and using specially designed chairs to reduce discomfort at work. Female employees who are 7-month pregnant may reduce working time by 1 hour per day while receiving full pay. They are also entitled to 5 days off for prenatal checkups and 6-month maternity leave. The factories also designate lactation rooms as well as areas for storing breastmilk.
FENC has established measures to prevent, control and reprimand sexual harassment and provides channels for filing grievances. Employees may file such grievance claims through departmental supervisors or Human Resources Department. The unit receiving the claim shall establish a team within 5 days of receiving the claim with over 50% female members to initiate the investigation. The investigation shall conclude within 2 months and all information shall be kept confidential. The individual against which the claim is filed shall have the opportunity for rebuttal. We also conduct regular training for the entire staff to prevent any occurrence of sexual harassment.
Besides, according to The Convention on the Rights of Children of the United Nations, children have an inherent right to life. We should ensure the survival and development of children. FENC spares no effort in protecting and caring for children, which is specifically demonstrated in FENC's policies and measures for maternity protection and friendly nurturing. At the same time, FENC's operating bases attach importance to the gender equality system and comply with the local laws. The specific actions are as follows:
- Maternity Protection
Protective measures are taken for female employees engaged in work that poses a maternal health hazard, restrict overtime or prohibit work that is potentially dangerous to mothers and babies, and employees who take maternity leave and parental leave are paid equal work after reinstatement, etc. Female employees who are 7-month pregnant may reduce working time by 1 hour per day while receiving full pay in Vietnam. They are also entitled to 5 days off for prenatal checkups and 6-month maternity leave. The factories also designate lactation rooms as well as areas for storing breastmilk. - Friendly Nurturing Measures
FENC provide maternity leave, maternity allowance subsidies, and provides special agencies for childcare, so that children can receive good care. In addition, there are scholarships and grants for children of employees to support children's right to education.