Human Trafficking and Forced Labor Policy

Human Trafficking, Modern Slavery, and Forced Labor Policy

Our Commitment
The Test Connection, Inc. (TTCI) is committed to conducting business ethically, responsibly, and with integrity. We believe that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. TTCI maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward human trafficking, modern slavery, forced labor, debt bondage, involuntary labor, child labor, and all forms of exploitation within our business operations and throughout our supply chain.
As a trusted provider of electronic test engineering, manufacturing test solutions, training, and technical services to the commercial, industrial, aerospace, defense, and government sectors, TTCI is committed to complying with all applicable U.S. federal, state, and international laws regarding human rights and ethical labor practices.

Policy Statement
The Test Connection, Inc. strictly prohibits:

  • Human trafficking in any form.
  • Forced, involuntary, prison, bonded, or indentured labor.
  • Modern slavery or servitude.
  • Child labor that violates applicable laws and regulations.
  • The recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of persons through force, fraud, coercion, or deception.
  • The confiscation or withholding of employee identity or travel documents.
  • Charging recruitment fees that result in debt bondage.
  • Any form of coercion, intimidation, abuse, or exploitation of workers.

These prohibitions apply to all TTCI employees, officers, directors, temporary workers, contractors, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and business partners.

Compliance with Laws and Regulations
TTCI complies with applicable laws and regulations related to combating human trafficking and forced labor, including, where applicable:

  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.222-50 – Combating Trafficking in Persons
  • Applicable provisions of the U.S. Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA)
  • U.S. Department of Labor standards
  • International Labor Organization (ILO) Core Labor Standards
  • Applicable import regulations prohibiting goods produced through forced labor

Supplier Expectations
TTCI expects its suppliers, subcontractors, service providers, and business partners to maintain the same commitment to ethical labor practices.
Suppliers are expected to:

  • Comply with all applicable labor and employment laws.
  • Prohibit forced labor, human trafficking, and modern slavery.
  • Ensure employment is voluntary.
  • Verify workers meet applicable minimum legal working-age requirements.
  • Maintain safe and healthy working conditions.
  • Pay wages and benefits as required by law.
  • Respect workers’ rights to terminate employment voluntarily in accordance with applicable law.
  • Cooperate with TTCI requests regarding supply chain due diligence and compliance assessments.

TTCI reserves the right to request documentation demonstrating compliance with these expectations.

Employee Responsibilities
All TTCI personnel are expected to:

  • Conduct business ethically and professionally.
  • Report suspected violations of this policy.
  • Avoid engaging with suppliers or contractors known or suspected of using forced or exploitative labor.
  • Support TTCI’s commitment to responsible sourcing and ethical business conduct.

Retaliation against individuals who report concerns in good faith is strictly prohibited.

Reporting Concerns
Employees, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders are encouraged to report any suspected violations of this policy or applicable labor laws.

Reports may be made through TTCI management or by contacting:

The Test Connection, Inc.
Email: info@ttci.com
Phone: +1 (410) 205-7300

Reports will be reviewed promptly and confidentially to the extent permitted by law. TTCI will investigate credible allegations and take appropriate corrective action when necessary.

Enforcement
Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, termination of employment, cancellation of supplier agreements, removal from approved supplier status, or referral to appropriate governmental authorities where warranted.
TTCI reserves the right to suspend or terminate business relationships with organizations that fail to meet our ethical labor expectations.

Continuous Improvement
TTCI is committed to continually strengthening its ethical sourcing and supplier due diligence practices. We periodically review our policies, supplier expectations, and internal procedures to identify opportunities for improvement and to help ensure our business remains free from human trafficking, forced labor, and modern slavery.

Our Commitment
Ethical business practices are fundamental to The Test Connection, Inc.’s mission. We are committed to protecting human rights, fostering responsible supply chains, and conducting business in a manner that reflects our core values of integrity, accountability, professionalism, and respect for every individual.