Hate Speech Policy

This policy prohibits hate crimes and hate speech based on age, albinism, birth, color, culture, disability, ethnic/social origin, gender/gender identity, HIV status, language, nationality, migrant/refugee status, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation. Employees must refrain from committing hate crimes or engaging in hate speech against others, including in electronic communications. Any incidents should be reported for prompt investigation. The company will take proactive steps through awareness, education, and training to prevent hate crimes and hate speech. Violations will result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. Support will be provided to victims. The policy aligns with relevant laws and will be regularly reviewed.

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and visitors of the company. It covers any form of communication, whether verbal, written, visual, or electronic, that takes place on company premises, during work-related activities, or in any work-related context.

Under this legislation, hate speech includes any communication which intentionally advocates hatred based on race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture, language or birth, incites harm or promotes hatred based on these grounds, or is threatening, abusive or insulting and demonstrates an intention to incite harm or promote hatred.

Anyone found guilty of hate speech under this legislation may face a fine and/or imprisonment for up to 3 years for a first offense, and a fine and/or imprisonment for up to 5 years for subsequent offenses.