What are some characteristics of rights respecting organizations?
- employers who pay fair wages to adult and child & youth employees
- major employers who provide workplace childcare, including facilities for nursing mothers; smaller employers who provide information and support in finding childcare
- major employers who have good parental leave policies
- major employers who promote, allow or support job sharing and flexible working hours
- major employers who provide information and support on parenting issues (e.g., on-site educational workshops)
- employers who allow parents to bring their children to work (e.g., in cases of emergency as well as for learning purposes), and who hold family events
- employers who support community programs for children and youth
- employers who ensure that working hours and conditions do not interfere with the schoolwork of their young employees
- workplace policies that address discrimination and sexual harassment, developed with the input of employees
- community information and support for youth seeking employment, especially for those from minority groups or those who face other barriers to employment
