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Successful Remediation of Illegal Dismissal at Unrivaled Teamwear Supplier in El Salvador
Country: El Salvador
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations
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…
Salva Sewn
Country: El Salvador
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations
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…
League Central America
Country: El Salvador
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, Health & Safety Violations, Overtime Violations, Wage Theft, Wrongful Termination
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…
Jerzees Choloma, Jerzees de Honduras, Jerzees Nuevo Dia
Country: Honduras
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Wage Theft, Wrongful Termination
A set of ground-breaking agreements were reached on November 14, 2009 between Russell/Fruit of the Loom and the union representing Jerzees de Honduras (JDH) workers and, separately, between the company and the WRC to address labor rights issues in the company’s operations in Honduras. The agreements were the culmination of WRC investigation and remediation efforts spanning a twenty-six month period.
Inside the campaign to disrupt the REI board elections
Country: Global
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Forced Labor, Freedom of Association Violations, Health & Safety Violations, Migrant Worker Abuse, Overtime Violations
Style Avenue S.A.
Country: El Salvador
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Health & Safety Violations, Overtime Violations, Statutory Benefit Violations, Wage Theft, Wrongful Termination
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.
The Solidarity Center is On the Brink. Where Does That Leave Garment Workers’ Rights?
Country: Global
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, Health & Safety Violations, Statutory Benefit Violations, Wrongful Termination
Everest Apparel
Country: Ethiopia
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Health & Safety Violations, Overtime Violations, Statutory Benefit Violations, Wage and hour violations, Wage Theft
The WRC documented several serious labor rights violations at Everest Apparel, a factory located in Ethiopia. These included: unlawful wage deductions, failure to provide a weekly rest day, mandatory overtime, verbal abuse, restrictions on paid statutory leave, suppression of workers’ right to freedom of association, and unsafe factory temperatures. The WRC shared our findings and…
Country Update and Two Collegiate Case Updates
Country: Bangladesh, El Salvador, Ethiopia
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Living Wage, Statutory Benefit Violations, Wage Theft
September 6, 2024 Dear Colleagues, As the school year kicks off, I am writing to provide updates on several items we reported on over the summer. At Style Avenue, the collegiate factory in El Salvador that closed without paying workers $1.8 million in legally mandated compensation, we completed the distribution of $1.2 million to workers, using…
Labour rights organisations continue to denounce the situation at Levi’s Turkish supplier
Country: Türkiye
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Wrongful Termination