The ERGO Baby Carrier, Inc. is happy to share this information about our factory in China. We want you to know that during our Board Member's regular visits, we are treated like family. Their conviction and commitment to the ERGO is strongly communicated to us in all of our meetings and exchanges. Together we are dedicated to high quality products for our customers. We work as a team and show concern for one another. The factory is made up of fine people individually and collectively and the integrity of what they do is important to them. We are proud of our shared camaraderie.

Only workers 18 years old and above are accepted to work in the factory. The total factory work force is 100. Some of the workers come from Northern China. The majority, however, live near the city and neighboring areas. These workers are reimbursed for their transportation expenses and housing assistance is provided for workers who have to rent their lodging. Workers are required to wear protective clothing (uniform/lab-gown/masks) during factory operations. Technicians on a weekly basis check machines and equipment.

The factory has high standards that ensure care,honesty, fairness and respect. Workers are paid a fair wage, and are paid by the hour from 9 am to 5 pm Monday thru Saturday. There is a lunch break and a one-hour naptime mid day. Benefits are overtime pay, holidays, and bonuses. They are allowed one day off every week. They also receive cash incentives and bonuses during the Spring Festival.

Fair Labor Practices of ERGObaby - India

Natural Origins takes very seriously its social responsibility obligations. We partner with mills and manufacturing facilities in India that adhere strictly to fair labor practices. Here you will find a policy statement covering both employment expectations and working environment.

Labor Policy

• No forced, indentured or child labor is used directly or indirectly to manufacture any products, wholly or in part.
• Full compliance with the national and local laws of the country where the facilities are located. Such legislation includes, but is not limited to, building safety, fire code rules, employment standards and employee health and safety regulations.
• Employee working hours are governed by local standards but are not more than 50 hours per week (including overtime) for full-time employment unless employees voluntarily agree otherwise, in extraordinary business circumstances. In no event will working hours ever exceed 60 hours.
• Each employee has at least one day off during every 7-day working week unless, in extraordinary business circumstances, they voluntarily agree otherwise.
• Employees are paid in accordance with local and/or national laws and are paid overtime as earned in accordance with such legislation.
• Part-time or temporary employment is governed by local and national regulations. Hours worked on a temporary basis do not exceed those for full employment.