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Santa Ana Apparel

Published: August 21, 2025

In May 2025, a WRC investigation found that Santa Ana Apparel, owned by Fruit of the Loom, violated university codes of conduct by unlawfully firing five workers who had, only days before, been elected as officers of a worker union at the factory. The company remedied the violations by reinstating all five employees, with full back…

Remediation of University Code Violations at Collegiate Factory in El Salvador

Published: August 21, 2025

To: WRC Affiliate Universities and Colleges From: Tara Mathur and Ben Hensler Date: August 21, 2025 Re: Remediation of University Code Violations at Collegiate Factory in El Salvador The Worker Rights Consortium is glad to report the remediation of violations of university codes of conduct at Santa Ana Apparel, a garment factory in El Salvador owned by…

Salva Sewn

Published: June 26, 2025

In 2025, the WRC investigated a violation of worker rights at Salva Sewn, a garment factory located in El Salvador. The WRC found that the worker, who had a physical disability, was fired illegally after she sought support of union representatives to address harassment she was experiencing from her supervisor. After the WRC engaged with…

Successful Remediation of Illegal Dismissal at Unrivaled Teamwear Supplier in El Salvador

Published: June 26, 2025

To: WRC Affiliate Universities and Colleges From: Tara Mathur and Rola Abimourched Date: June 26, 2025 Re: Successful Remediation of Illegal Dismissal at Unrivaled Teamwear Supplier in El Salvador Please find here a new case brief on the WRC’s engagement with Unrivaled Teamwear that led to the successful remediation of a violation of worker rights…

Reinstatement of Worker Fired after Reporting Sexual Harassment at Salvadoran Collegiate Apparel Factory

Published: June 12, 2025

To: WRC Affiliate Universities and Colleges From: Tara Mathur and Ben Hensler Date: June 12, 2025 Re: Reinstatement of Worker Fired after Reporting Sexual Harassment at Salvadoran Collegiate Apparel Factory We are glad to share a new report on labor rights progress achieved pursuant to a WRC investigation at League Central America (“LCA”), a collegiate…

League Central America

Published: June 12, 2025

In 2018, the WRC conducted an assessment of compliance with labor rights standards at League Central America (LCA), a garment factory located El Salvador that is owned and operated by the US apparel brand known as L2 Brands (dba League Collegiate Wear). The assessment found violations with regard to wages and hours of work; religious…

Style Avenue S.A.

Published: March 18, 2025

Style Avenue was found to have multiple and repeated labor rights violations, including forced overtime, illegal terminations, verbal abuse by management, failure to respect freedom of association, locking workers in the factory, excessive heat, and unsanitary conditions.

Final Back Pay Distribution at Style Avenue

Published: March 18, 2025

To: WRC Affiliate Universities and Colleges From: Scott Nova, Tara Mathur, Ben Hensler Date: March 18, 2025 Re: Final Back Pay Distribution at Style Avenue We are pleased to report that the final installment of funds provided by Outerstuff has been delivered to the employees of Style Avenue in El Salvador. On average, workers have…

Grupo Merlet

Published: September 16, 2024

A WRC investigation found that Grupo Merlet, located in El Salvador, violated local law and university codes of conduct when it illegally fired a union leader who was protected from dismissal under Salvadoran law. Following the WRC’s investigation and recommended corrective actions, the company agreed to remedy the violations by providing back pay to the…

Successful remediation of illegal termination at Gear for Sports supplier