Legal Requirements:

Nordstrom expects all of its partners to comply with the applicable laws and regulations of the   United States and those of the respective country of manufacture or exportation.  All products must be accurately labeled and clearly   identified as to their country of origin.

Forced Labor:

Nordstrom will not conduct business with any  factory that uses involuntary labor of any kind;   including prison labor, indentured labor, or forced labor.  If the factory recruits workers, the factory will pay the agency recruitment commissions and will not require any worker to reimburse fees or remain in employment of any period of time against his or her will.

Child Labor:

Manufacturers will not employ anyone under the  age of 15, and younger than the age for completing compulsory education in the country of manufacturer or under the minimum ages established by law, if higher than the age of 15.

Furthermore, manufacturers of any kind, will not   expose anyone under the age of 18 to situations in or outside of the workplace that are hazardous, unsafe, or unhealthy.

Harassment and Abuse:

Nordstrom expects our partners to treat every employee with respect and dignity.  No employee will be subject to any physical, sexual, psychological or verbal harassment or abuse. 

Manufacturers will not use monetary fines as a  disciplinary practice.  Furthermore, workers   must be able to voice their concerns to Nordstrom or Nordstrom appointed staff without fear of retaliation by factory management.

Nondiscrimination:

Nordstrom firmly believes people are entitled to equal opportunity in employment.  Although the company recognizes cultural differences exist, Nordstrom will not pursue business relationships with partners who discriminate in employment    including hiring, salary, benefits, advancement, discipline, termination, or retirement on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, marital or maternity status, work or personal   affiliations, political opinion or social or ethnic origin.

Wages and Benefits:

Factories shall set wages and overtime and the legally mandated benefits and allowances in compliance with all applicable laws.  Workers shall be paid at least the minimum legal wage or   a wage that meets local industry standards, which ever is greater.

Health and Safety:

Nordstrom seeks business partners who provide written documentation standards for safe and

healthy work environments for their workers, including adequate facilities and protections   from exposure to hazardous conditions or   materials.  These provisions must include safe and healthy conditions for dormitories and    residential facilities, and they must comply with local health and safety laws and standards.

Hours of Work/Overtime:

While permitting flexibility in scheduling, we will identify local legal limits on work hours   and seek business partners who do not exceed   them except for appropriately compensated   overtime.  While we favor partners who utilize    less than 60 hours a week, we will not use    contractors who, on a regular basis require in   excess of 48 hours per week and 12 hours    overtime per week, or according to local law, which ever is lower.

Employees should be allowed one day off in seven.

US Customs:

Manufacturers will comply with applicable US Customs importing laws and, in particular, will establish and maintain programs and     documentation to support country of origin   production verification, to avoid illegal   transshipping.

Environment:

Partners must demonstrate a regard for the environment, as well as compliance with local   environmental laws.  Further, Nordstrom actively seeks partners who demonstrate a commitment to   progressive environmental practices and to   preserving the earth’s resources.

Documentation and Inspection:

Nordstrom intends to monitor compliance with our Partnership Guidelines and to undertake on-site inspections of partners’ facilities. 

Manufacturers will maintain on file all   documentation necessary to demonstrate   compliance and will authorize Nordstrom and its designated agents (including third parties) to   engage in announced and unannounced monitoring activities to ensure compliance, including    confidential employee interviews.

 Nordstrom   will review and may terminate its relationships   with any partner found to be in violation of the Partnership Guidelines.

Freedom of Association:

Manufacturers will respect workers rights to   freedom of association and collective

bargaining.

Subcontracting:

Manufacturers will not utilize subcontractors    for the production of Nordstrom products or   components without written approval and    authorization from Nordstrom, and only after the   subcontractor has agreed to comply with the   Partnership Guidelines.