Global Labor and Employment Guidelines

Our goal is to ensure that each Whirlpool Corporation operating unit throughout the world follows consistent principles relative to Labor and Employment practices.

At Whirlpool Corporation, we adhere to, abide by and administer all laws and regulations concerning labor issues in each of the countries in which we do business.  In every instance, we will first ensure that our policies and actions are in full compliance with the laws and regulations of the respective countries in which we operate.

We are guided by our own values and ethics in circumstances where there is uncertainty or conflicts of priority. 

As an employer we:

• Provide a fair salary and good conditions of employment
  
  
• Provide a healthy, safe and secure work place for all employees and contractors
  
  
• Communicate with our employees and whenever possible, partner with them to achieve desirable competitive outcomes
  
  
• Oppose discrimination and/or harassment at work and are committed to promoting respect for diversity and inclusion
  
  
• Commit to promoting the personal development and dignity of every individual employee
  
  
• Respect the right of employees to join or not join an independent trade union and will bargain in good faith with these associations when properly elected
  
  
• Do not accept or condone any aspect of forced labor
  
  
• Adhere to and strictly enforce child labor laws

We also seek to ensure that our suppliers observe similar standards in their relations with their employees and their own suppliers.

As a company whose success depends on continually developing innovative products that meet and exceed consumers' needs, we recognize and respect the intellectual property of others while seeking respect for and protection of our own intellectual property.

As a global corporate citizen, we will respect the law and behave with honesty and integrity in all aspects of public life while demonstrating responsible leadership. As a member of local communities, we will respect and promote the rights of all those within our sphere of influence in host communities.