Effective Date: July 28, 2026
1. Policy Statement
SunTravel Link (STL) is committed to conducting its business responsibly, ethically, and in full compliance with applicable laws. We strictly prohibit the employment, engagement, or use of child labour in any aspect of our business operations.
We are committed to protecting the rights, dignity, health, education, and well-being of children and expect our employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners to uphold the same standards.
2. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to:
- Prohibit the employment of child labour.
- Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and regulations.
- Promote ethical employment practices.
- Protect children’s rights and access to education.
- Ensure responsible business operations throughout our organization.
3. Scope
This policy applies to:
- All employees
- Drivers and chauffeurs
- Contract employees
- Temporary workers
- Consultants
- Recruitment agencies
- Contractors
- Suppliers
- Vendors
- Business partners
- Service providers acting on behalf of SunTravel Link
4. Commitment
SunTravel Link is committed to:
- Never employing children below the minimum legal working age as defined by applicable law.
- Maintaining fair and lawful recruitment practices.
- Respecting internationally recognized children’s rights.
- Supporting education and the healthy development of young people.
- Preventing child labour within our operations and encouraging responsible practices throughout our supply chain.
5. Definition of Child Labour
For the purposes of this policy, child labour refers to the employment or engagement of individuals below the minimum legal working age prescribed by applicable law, or work that is prohibited for children because it is likely to interfere with their education, health, safety, or development.
SunTravel Link complies with all applicable legal age requirements for employment and work assignments.
6. Recruitment Practices
To ensure compliance with this policy, SunTravel Link shall:
- Verify the age of all prospective employees before employment.
- Maintain accurate employment records.
- Request valid proof of age during recruitment.
- Recruit only through lawful and ethical processes.
- Ensure all employment decisions comply with applicable labour laws.
7. Supplier & Contractor Expectations
SunTravel Link expects all suppliers, contractors, recruitment agencies, and business partners to:
- Comply with applicable child labour laws.
- Maintain lawful employment practices.
- Verify employee age before hiring.
- Cooperate with reasonable compliance reviews when requested.
- Take prompt corrective action if any non-compliance is identified.
Failure to comply may result in corrective measures or termination of the business relationship, subject to contractual terms and applicable law.
8. Employee Responsibilities
All employees are expected to:
- Support this policy.
- Report suspected child labour concerns immediately.
- Cooperate with investigations.
- Follow ethical recruitment and employment practices.
- Respect the rights and dignity of all individuals.
9. Management Responsibilities
Management shall:
- Ensure compliance with this policy.
- Monitor recruitment procedures.
- Promote awareness among employees.
- Review supplier compliance where appropriate.
- Investigate any reported concerns promptly.
- Take corrective actions when necessary.
10. Reporting Concerns
Employees, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders are encouraged to report any suspected:
- Child labour
- Underage employment
- Fraudulent employment documentation
- Unethical recruitment practices
- Violations of this policy
Reports made in good faith will be treated confidentially to the extent possible, and retaliation against individuals raising genuine concerns is prohibited.
11. Investigation & Corrective Action
If a violation of this policy is identified, SunTravel Link will:
- Conduct an appropriate investigation.
- Take prompt corrective action.
- Cooperate with relevant authorities where required by law.
- Review and strengthen recruitment and compliance processes to reduce the likelihood of future occurrences.
12. Training & Awareness
SunTravel Link promotes awareness of this policy by:
- Communicating the policy to employees.
- Including ethical employment principles in induction programs where appropriate.
- Encouraging suppliers and contractors to adopt similar standards.
13. Compliance
Failure to comply with this policy may result in:
For employees:
- Verbal or written warning
- Disciplinary action
- Suspension
- Termination of employment, where appropriate
For suppliers or contractors:
- Corrective action requests
- Review of the business relationship
- Suspension or termination of contracts, subject to contractual terms and applicable law
14. Legal Compliance
SunTravel Link is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations relating to child labour, employment, and workplace rights in every jurisdiction in which it operates.
15. Policy Review
This policy will be reviewed periodically and updated as necessary to reflect changes in legislation, business operations, and recognized best practices.
Contact Information
SunTravel Link (STL)
Address:
2, Balarama Layout,
Rajarajeshwari Nagar,
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560098, India
Email:
info@suntravellink.com
Phone:
+91 9964074777
Our Commitment
SunTravel Link believes that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a safe environment. We are committed to maintaining ethical employment practices, preventing child labour, and conducting our business with integrity, responsibility, and respect for human rights.