Comprehensive Human Rights Policy

1. Introduction

At Lee Building Maintenance, we recognize that respecting human rights is both a moral responsibility and a business imperative. As a family-owned company serving multiple states and partners worldwide, we affirm our commitment to uphold internationally recognized human rights across our operations and supply chains. This policy is grounded in our mission—to safeguard the health and safety of the places we work and the communities we serve—our vision to be the provider of choice, and our core values of Integrity, Win-Win, Community, Pride, Adaptability, and Positive Attitude.

2. Alignment with International Standards

We align our human rights commitments with leading global frameworks, including:

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
• United Nations Covenants on Human Rights (ICCPR and ICESCR)
• International Labour Organization (ILO) Core Labor Standards
• OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
• United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs)

3. Scope and Stakeholders

This policy applies to all Lee Building Maintenance employees, contractors, business partners, and suppliers. It is communicated to stakeholders including employees, customers, suppliers, local communities, and regulatory authorities.

4. Key Commitments

4.1 Fair Labor Practices

• • We prohibit forced labor, child labor, and human trafficking.
  • We ensure fair wages, hours, and benefits consistent with applicable laws and international standards.
  • We support the rights of employees to freedom of association and collective bargaining.

4.2 Health, Safety, and Well-being

• • We provide safe, healthy workplaces in compliance with OSHA and international safety guidelines.
  • We integrate health and safety standards into procurement and supply chain management.
  • We monitor and report safety performance to encourage continuous improvement.

4.3 Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity

• • We prohibit discrimination based on race, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other status.
  • We ensure equal pay for equal work and equal opportunity at all levels.
  • We provide training to foster inclusive workplaces.

4.4 Environmental and Community Responsibility

• • We act in alignment with international conventions such as the Stockholm Convention, the Minamata Convention, and the Basel Convention where relevant.
  • We prioritize sustainable practices, responsible sourcing, and environmental protection to safeguard community well-being.

4.5 Risk Analysis and Due Diligence

• • We regularly assess human rights risks in our operations and supply chains.
  • We prioritize risks based on potential impact to vulnerable groups such as women, children, migrants, and persons with disabilities.
  • We use internationally recognized sources to inform our analysis and update our assessments periodically.

4.6 Grievance Mechanisms and Remediation

• • We maintain accessible grievance channels for employees, suppliers, and affected communities.
  • We commit to remediation in cases where negative human rights impacts occur.
  • We engage in dialogue with stakeholders to improve trust and transparency.

5. Governance and Accountability

• Oversight of this policy rests with the Board of Directors, which reviews performance annually.
• Senior leaders are accountable for implementation, supported by managers and supervisors across all levels.
• Incentives and performance reviews may include adherence to human rights commitments.

6. Monitoring and Reporting

• We monitor implementation across our operations and suppliers and follow up on corrective actions.
• We may seek third-party audits or assessments (e.g., SA8000, CSR ratings) to validate compliance.
• We report progress externally at regular intervals and store documentation for at least seven years.

7. Our Promise

At Lee Building Maintenance, human rights are not just a responsibility—they are part of who we are as a company. By protecting the dignity and well-being of our employees, partners, and communities, we ensure that our business grows responsibly, our relationships remain strong, and our legacy of family values continues for generations to come.