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ESG50LINTEC INTEGRATED REPORT 2019SocietyRespect for Diversity and Human RightsThe LINTEC Group avoids discriminatory treatment of employees based on race, creed, gender, education, nationality, religion, age, or disability status, thereby respecting diversity. In the areas of recruitment and employment, the Group complies strictly with labor laws and regulations, including the prohibition of unfair discrimination, child labor, and harassment, and endeavors to promote an environment where all employees can go about their work in a positive and energized frame of mind. Every year, we conduct a Groupwide survey of human rights and working condi-tions. As well as checking compliance in Japan and overseas, the surveys confirm that companies are respecting basic human rights and providing safe, healthy workplaces. Furthermore, We have a helpline through which employees can consult with the General Affairs & Human Resources Div. or a lawyer if they have any con-cerns or have witnessed illegal behavior in the workplace. Access was extended to overseas Group companies in 2015 and English-language and Chinese-language helplines are also available.Work-Style ReformsIn Japan, the working age population is currently decreasing due to a declining birthrate and an aging population. This has become a major social issue, and the government is advancing work-style reforms to support sustained growth. Our medium-term business plan, LIP-2019, sets out promotion of work-style reforms, fostering In continuing and expanding business activities, creating favorable relationships with all stakeholders is indispensable. The LINTEC Group is advancing initiatives with the aim of establishing employee-friendly workplaces, providing stable supplies of high-quality products, and strengthening partner-ships with customers and suppliers. Further, we are actively tackling social contribution activities.of diverse human resources and encouragement of their active participation in the workplace as a key initiative. Accordingly, we are creating workplaces that are more amenable to all employees’ needs and enhancing labor productivity. Realizing Work-Life BalanceLINTEC is taking steps to reduce long working hours and late-night work, including for managers. To encourage employees to take paid leave, in April 2015, we introduced a planned vacation system under which employees designate in advance five days on which they will take paid leave. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, the year before the intro-duction of this system, the percentage of paid leave taken was approximately 51%, while in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, this percentage had increased to approximately 65%. Also, in April 2016, we increased the number of days that could be taken for family care leave and the period during which the shorter-hours program could be used for family care. We also increased the children’s age limit in regard to the use of the shorter-hours program for childcare. Moreover, from April 2018, we increased the amounts of retirement allowances and young employees’ wages. Also, through a revision of working rules, we expanded the number of days that can be taken for leave and eased the requirements for taking leave. From April 2019, we introduced an interval system that stipulates a certain minimum number of hours that must be taken off between periods of work. In these ways, we are striving to establish environments and systems that enable everyone to work with enthusiasm.Percentage of Paid Leave TakenFiscal year ended March 31, 2015Approximately 51%Fiscal year ended March 31, 2019 Approximately 65%