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employment because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexualorientation, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law in anyof the terms or conditions of employment. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring,promotion, transfer, compensation, training, demotion or layoff.• We do not use child labor. Child labor is defined as employing any person younger than the minimumage allowed by law in the jurisdiction in question. However, in no event will we knowingly employanyone younger than sixteen (16) years of age.• We maintain an inclusive work environment and achieve excellence by attracting and retaining peopleof all backgrounds in our workforce.• We provide training, education and promotional opportunities that permit development and careeradvancement for all Colgate people.• We conduct performance appraisals that provide candid and accurate feedback. This processencourages two-way comments and discussion, and review of appraisals by higher levels ofmanagement.• We pay for performance and recognize and reward contributions by individuals and teams that exceedtheir normal job duties through programs such as the Chairman’s You Can Make a Difference AwardProgram.• We prohibit sexual or any other kind of harassment of Colgate people by any person in the workplaceor while conducting Company business.Q:A:One of my co-workers e-mailed an inappropriate joke to me and some other colleagues. I found it offensive,but don’t know if I should approach my co-worker with my concern.At Colgate-Palmolive, we are committed to maintaining a professional work environment in which all Colgatepeople are treated with respect and dignity. Therefore, offensive or inappropriate behavior is not acceptable. Ifyou feel uncomfortable speaking with your co-worker directly, please contact your Manager, Human Resourcesor Global Ethics and Compliance for assistance.• We strive to avoid favoritism or the appearance of favoritism in the workplace in accordance with thepolicies and procedures adopted by the Company.• We strive to eliminate potential hazards from the workplace and to comply with all applicableoccupational safety and health laws and standards.• We help maintain a safe, healthy and productive work environment, for all Colgate people andothers, by:– prohibiting the possession, use, sale or transfer of illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia on Companyproperty or time;– prohibiting the conduct of Company business while under the influence of alcohol;– prohibiting the possession or use of weapons/firearms or ammunition on Company premises orwhile conducting Colgate business, subject to local law. Possession of a weapon can be authorizedfor security personnel when this possession is determined necessary to secure the safety andsecurity of Company employees;– prohibiting any acts that could be perceived as violent, threatening, degrading or intimidating, and– requiring that any instance of drug or alcohol abuse, violence or unlawful weapons possession bereported to management immediately.COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY 7