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How Trump’s tariffs could affect Nike and its workers
Country: Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Vietnam
Issues: Covid-19, Wage and hour violations, Wage Theft
South China Headwear (Shenzhen) Co. Limited
Country: China
Issues: Health & Safety Violations, Overtime Violations, Statutory Benefit Violations, Wage and hour violations, Wage Theft
In 2024, the WRC conducted its investigation of the factory after being informed by the licensee, Vantage Apparel, that an audit conducted under the Sedex 4 program by the auditing company, LRQA, found that South China Headwear had remedied the violations the WRC had previously identified, including the factory’s previous failure to provide workers a…
Barbie workers suffer burnt hands and blistered skin for 2p a doll
Country: China
Issues: Health & Safety Violations, Overtime Violations, Wage and hour violations
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…
Back Pay and Remediation of Labor Rights Violations at a Collegiate Supplier in Ethiopia
Country: Ethiopia
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Health & Safety Violations, Overtime Violations, Statutory Benefit Violations, Wage and hour violations, Wage Theft
To: WRC Affiliate Universities and Colleges From: Rola Abimourched and Scott Nova Date: July 31, 2024 Re: Back Pay and Remediation of Labor Rights Violations at a Collegiate Supplier in Ethiopia Please find here a new report on the WRC’s findings, recommendations, and full remediation of labor rights violations at Everest Apparel (“Everest”), a factory…
Broken threads: College clothing made in factories rife with labor violations, poverty wages
Country: Global
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Covid-19, Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, LGBTQ, Living Wage, Safety Accords, Wage and hour violations, Wage Theft, Workplace Health and Safety
Fashion Brands Are Profiting From the Erosion of Workers’ Rights in Myanmar | Opinion
Country: Myanmar
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, Health & Safety Violations, Myanmar Coup, Wage and hour violations, Wage Theft
Stay or Go? In Myanmar, Fashion Faces More Questions Than Answers.
Country: Myanmar
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-based Violence and Discrimination, Myanmar Coup, Wage and hour violations, Wage Theft
Labor Groups Pick Apart Shein’s $15 Million Factory Plan
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Issues: Freedom of Association Violations, Wage and hour violations, Wage Theft
Dong Thanh Garment Joint Stock Co.
Country: Vietnam
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations, Health & Safety Violations, Living Wage, Overtime Violations, Statutory Benefit Violations, Wage and hour violations, Wage Theft
The WRC’s assessment of Dong Thanh found violations of Vietnamese labor law, relevant international labor standards, buyer codes of conduct, and/or the City’s Ordinance in the following areas: wages and hours, statutory paid time off, freedom of association, and occupational safety and health. Although Dong Thanh has taken steps to remedy many of the violations…