The Company complies with the relevant labor laws of the place of operation and respects the internationally recognized basic labor human rights principles, protects the legitimate rights and interests of employees, and the employment policy is non-discriminatory, and establishes appropriate management methods, procedures, and implementation. The Company has formulated the Company's work rules in accordance with the Labor Standards Act and related laws and regulations, and regularly holds labor-management meetings in accordance with the regulations, and has an employee feedback mailbox: equality@kinik.com.tw

The Company provides employees with a safe and healthy working environment and regularly implements safety and health education and training. The Company will continue to aim for zero accidents and establish a healthy and friendly workplace environment.

1. The occupational safety and health management system established by KINIK is based on ISO 45001 which its scope covers all plant sites (with operational control), as well as employees and non-employee workers such as cleaning and security workers of the plant sites.
2. According to the ESH risk and opportunity assessment results of each plant area, the annual environmental safety and health management goals and development directions are formulated, and various occupational safety and health management operations are planned through the Occupational Safety & Health Division.
3. Occupational safety and health management operations such as internal audit, risk identification, education and training, and health promotion are promoted through the labor safety offices of all factories to continuously improve the company's occupational safety and health standards.
4. Establish management mechanisms for hazard identification and risk assessment, occupational injury and business risk prevention, and abnormal event handling procedures, in order to reduce the incidence of occupational disasters and occupational diseases through early prevention and mitigation of risk impact, and strengthen the Company's occupational safety and health management system.

Sound communication mechanism

We listen to and respect the diverse voices of employees, emphasize labor-management harmony and respect the employees' rights of free association. In order to maintain smooth two-way communication and exchange, we have established a variety of communication channels so that company information can be conveyed to employees in a timely and accurate manner. The voices of employees can be heard and responded to. At the same time, in order to clearly define the rights and obligations of both parties, improve the modern management system, and encourage both parties to work together for business development, the Company has established the "Work Rules" in accordance with the "Labor Standards Act" and related laws and regulations to regulate labor and management. Both parties shall devote themselves to the establishment of corporate ethics and professional ethics, and fulfill their rights and obligations in order to maintain a good labor-management relationship.

The Company convenes an Occupational Safety and Health Committee meeting quarterly to review occupational safety and health issues in the operation process, and select labor representatives to participate in the meeting according to laws, so that all employees can understand the Company's occupational safety and health operation mode, and provide employees with sufficient response to problems and suggestions. A communication channel dedicated to reaching a consensus on safety and health issues between employees and employers is provided. In addition, the Company also actively promotes the proposed improvement mechanism to explore potential risks and opportunities for improvement through the joint participation of all employees. With a robust communication model, there were no fines by the competent authority due to labor disputes or violations of freedom of association that undermined the rights of employees, nor were there occupational safety and health-related disputes occurred in 2022.

In order to strengthen the employee consultation and participation mechanism, we have established the "Communication and Consultation Management Method" to establish, implement and maintain a mode of communication with all appropriate workers or labor representatives, including consultation and participation in labor ethics, safety and health and processes for the development, planning, implementation, evaluation, and improvement actions of the environmental management system. The specific actions include:
• Provide the consultation and participation mechanism, time, training and other necessary resources.
• Provide timely information on labor ethics and occupational safety and health to ensure that all employees can grasp the latest information and protect their rights.
• Identify and remove obstacles to feedback or communication of workers and labor representatives participating in labor ethics, OSH procedures, or related regulations.

Employee Benefits

The Company regards employees as an important part of the Company. In order to protect the physical and mental health of employees, the Company has created a good workplace and formulated a comprehensive welfare system to provide a friendly workplace environment for employees. The Company's basic benefits include life, medical, and disability group insurance, as well as marriage, bereavement, and childbirth subsidies, festive gifts, employee group meal discounts, and a retirement system that is better than the law. In 2022, employee stock ownership has been allowed. In addition, the "Regulations Governing the Management of Employees Welfare Committee and Clubs" has also been formulated to provide relevant subsidies and benefits for employees to establish clubs to encourage employees to participate in club activities to balance their body and mind. In addition, the total subsidies in 2022 has reached NTD 13,366,311. In addition to its employees, the Company also spares no effort in providing care for the families of its employees. For example, scholarships and grants are provided to the children of employees, childcare allowances and birth allowances are provided to employees, travel subsidies and birthday gifts. If the employee passes away, care and pension are provided to the family of the employee through the "Rules of Pension".

Maternity Leave and Maternity Protection Plan

The Company has established the "Guidelines for Good Pregnancy by KINIK" to help female employees receive comprehensive care both physically and mentally during the pregnancy process. In addition to the various measures implemented by the central competent authority and various government agencies, the internal welfare system and friendly support are also used to enable pregnant employees to experience the joy of being a mother, and to balance work and family life. This is to maintain economic stability, and then achieve the goal of safe parenting.

In accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Labor, KINIK has formulated the "Maternal Health Protection Plan Instructions". The contents include hazard assessment and control, doctor interview guidance, risk classification management, work suitability arrangements, and other related measures to implement maternal health protection. Thereby, we provide a safe and secure work environment for female employees who are pregnant and who have given birth within less than one year; in addition, KINIK has also established facilities such as breastfeeding rooms and pregnant women-friendly parking spaces to create a maternal-friendly workplace.