Our employment practices are guided by the following principles:
- Legal compliance: we observe international and Mongolian treaties, conventions, laws and standards at every stage of our operations, and work in social partnership.
- Fair and equal selection: based on the Company’s mission, values and vision, the recruitment process is organised on the principle of giving every applicant the same, equal opportunity and selecting fairly.
- Freely chosen employment: employment relations are entered into voluntarily, and forced labour is not tolerated. We do not use military or prison labour in any form.
- Stable employment: we provide step-by-step support to help employees settle in Tsogttsetsii soum, Umnugobi aimag, and live there with their families in stable, comfortable and safe conditions.
- Respectful relations: harassment of any kind (physical, psychological, sexual or other), violence and unfair treatment are not tolerated in the workplace, and we value respectful relations.
- Freedom of association: we uphold employees’ right and freedom to associate, express their views and put forward proposals, and we handle decisions fairly and transparently.
- Diversity and inclusion: we treat all parties to employment relations (internal and external) without discrimination, provide equal opportunities and ensure diversity (age, gender, ethnicity, disability, family status, religion, culture, sexual orientation and other characteristics).
- Employment free of collateral: demanding monetary or non-monetary collateral from anyone applying for a job, taking original documents, or pledging documents or assets is prohibited; we maintain an employment environment free of collateral.
- Employee development: we cooperate openly with training institutions in order to develop specialists for the sector and to build personal skills, we develop employees’ knowledge and skills continuously, and we provide equal career opportunities.
- Performance-based pay and incentives: performance appraisal, awards and incentives and the remuneration system are based on employees’ performance and skills, and the appraisal principles are open and transparent.
- Workplace ethics: the use of drugs or alcohol in the workplace, conflicts of interest and other breaches of labour discipline are not tolerated, and all employees are expected to comply strictly with the Company’s rules, procedures and code of ethics.
- Employment of people with disabilities: we prepare an environment, workplace adjustments and equipment suited to the person’s disability and provide employment in suitable positions; a disability may never be a reason to limit pay, benefits or opportunities for advancement.
- Employment of older people: we provide older people with employment in suitable positions.
- Child labour: minors are not employed in the mine area, where working conditions are heavy and hazardous.
This policy is publicly available and is applied by “Energy Resources Corporation” LLC, its affiliated and subsidiary companies and its contractors.
