CODE OF CONDUCT

Our Philosophy

At Bench we value sustainability, innovation, inclusivity, and community. We are a community-minded craft brewery known for our deep commitment to innovative sustainability practices.  

Our employees are our greatest asset. Bench is committed to ensuring that our employee experience is as enjoyable, memorable, and rewarding as our guest experiences. We have thoughtfully structured our organization to provide employees with fair, competitive wages, fulsome benefit offerings, and a respectful workplace environment.  

Bench Brewing Company is committed to maintaining a safe inclusive workplace that fosters personal and professional growth for all of our employees. We aim to ensure that all staff members are treated fairly and with dignity. Thus, it is the responsibility of the Bench and all its employees to: 

  • Recognize that each employee has a right to be treated fairly and with dignity  
  • Engage in respectful communication 
  • Administer all policies and procedures equitably and fairly 
  • Encourage the growth and development of all employees/coworkers 
  • Conduct ourselves in accordance to our CORE values 
  • Adhere to this code of conduct 

Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Employer

Bench Brewing Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value workplace diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing employees with a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Our hiring decisions are made on the basis of candidate qualifications, competence, merit and business needs; we employ personnel without regard to race, colour, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, record of offences, marital status, family status or sexual orientation. It is our policy to select the best-qualified person for each role within our organization based on demonstrated ability, experience, training and potential. This policy applies to all of our employment and personnel practices, including decisions regarding hiring, transfer, promotion, demotion and dismissal. In addition, Bench Is compliant with pay equity legislation, we compensate our employees based on comparable value and do not discriminate. 

Our Convictions

  • We make all decisions with sustainability and the preservation of natural resources in mind. 
  • We actively foster inclusivity and diversity and have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination.
  • We will not compromise on the quality of our beer and customer service.
  • We support, respect, and are committed to regularly giving back to our community through our community partnerships.

Our Core Values

The core values at Bench are the central and underlying beliefs that drive the way we conduct our business and interact with our employees and customers. At Bench, we believe what you do Is just as Important as how you show up to do it. We hire employees that align to these values.

Community

  • Inclusive 
  • Respectful 
  • Friendly and kind 
  • Generous 
  • Resilient together 

Authenticity 

  • Honest 
  • Transparent 
  • High integrity 
  • Empowered & accountable 

Sustainability

  • Resourceful 
  • Innovative 
  • Informed 
  • Committed  
  • Future-focused 

Collaboration 

  • One team 
  • Respectful 
  • Solutions-oriented 
  • Positive intent  
  • Helpful and supportive 

Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention Policy


Purpose of the Policy

Bench Brewing Company is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive work environment by treating our employees and guests with respect, fairness and sensitivity. We are committed to providing a working environment free of violence and harassment by familiarizing all workplace parties with their individual responsibilities for prevention and corrective action. 

This policy defines behaviour that constitutes workplace violence and harassment and explains procedures for reporting and resolving such incidents.  

To establish this policy, Bench Brewing Company has consulted the joint health and safety committee (JHSC), human resources, and the legislation governing workplace violence and harassment in Ontario. 

 

Policy Statement

The leadership team at Bench Brewing Company recognizes the potential for violence and harassment in the workplace. We will therefore make every reasonable effort to identify all potential sources of such risk to eliminate or minimize them through our workplace violence and harassment prevention program. Bench Brewing Company will not tolerate any type of violence or harassment within the workplace or during work related activities. Bench Brewing Company is committed to allotting whatever time, attention, authority and resources necessary to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all employees and clients to whom we provide care. Bench Brewing Company will take every reasonable precaution to protect an employee from physical, verbal, emotional and psychological abuse.