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15 English 2.1 The relationship between employees Respectful working relationship a) The relationship to and between colleagues and su- periors is characterized by decency, fairness and integrity and such conduct shall be exemplified and promoted by superiors at all times. We shall always treat one another with mutual respect and dignity. b) Superiors shall create a positive work atmosphere and a professional working environment with clear objective performance standards. c) Team and results have a higher priority over individ- ual interests. d) Reliability: Agreements shall be kept and we can rely on one another. e) Aid and support shall be actively offered and pro- vided, regardless of who is officially competent or responsible. Open, active and honest dialogue Along with your superior you are responsible for ensur- ing that your dialogues are open and honest. In doing so, you are expected to trust and respect your superior. Treat your co-workers and employees as people and individuals and grant them the freedom they need to accomplish their daily tasks. Ehrmann expects its em- ployees to show independent initiative and supports them in their efforts to implement our common goals. Our employees are our most valuable resource for the long-term success of the company The hard work, creativity and reliability of our motivated and qualified staff make a key contribution towards the success of the company and what makes success pos- sible in the first place. Therefore, we must do our ut- most to ensure that employees are committed to the company through their contribution and that they are supported in this respect. With regard to the working relationship, the following shall apply: a) Equal opportunity for all employees, regardless of sex, religion, sexual orientation, race, color, nationality, age, origin, family/marital status, ethnic origin, disa- bility, social background or any other category or characteristic protected by applicable law. Equal opportunity applies to eligibility, hiring, promotion, transfer, payment, training and dismissal, etc. b) Any form of child labor is strictly prohibited. No one under the age 15 may be employed. c) Employee compensation [also indirect employees (e.g. temporary workers)]. • Compliance with statutory minimum standards • Performance-based compensation d) Any and all type of harassment (e.g. sexual harass- ment) is prohibited in the workplace. e) We shall apply all labor protection laws and shall en- force preventive measures to minimize and complet- ely eliminate all potential dangers in the workplace. 2. Content of the code of conduct