NGOs seek ‘essential’ changes to EU’s forced labour eradication proposal

Agroup of 16 NGOs, coalitions and trade unions, including IndustriAll European Trade Union, Clean Clothes Campaign Europe and the World Uyghur Congress, have written a joint letter to the European …

ASSOCIATION FOR THE RIGHTS OF HOUSEHOLD AND FARM WORKERS v. ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA

This strategic litigation case is a highly significant one, both historically and globally. Canada and the world’s development are increasingly associated with international labour (im)migration schemes. With the abolition of …

Singapore employers using police to threaten domestic workers, report says

Singaporean employers are using the justice system as a “tool” to threaten and control domestic workers, with more than 80 percent of police reports made by bosses against their maids …

Canada Investigates Two Companies Over Alleged Forced Labor in China

Canada’s corporate ethics watchdog on Tuesday launched separate investigations into Nike Canada and Dynasty Gold over allegations that they used or benefited from forced Uyghur labor in their supply chains …

Corporate ethics czar launches forced-labour probes into Nike, Dynasty Gold in China

Ottawa’s corporate-ethics watchdog has announced investigations into a gold-mining corporation and the Canadian branch of Nike over the possible use of forced labour by China’s Uyghur minority in their supply …

Allegations of forced labour and dangerous conditions at Dyson Malaysian factory to be heard in High Court

Migrant workers’ claims against Dyson Group of forced labour and dangerous conditions in a Malaysian factory producing the company’s electrical goods will be heard at the High Court between 17 …

German economic engine roars thanks to forced labor: Complaint filed against VW, BMW and Mercedes Benz

The European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR), has filed a complaint against VW, BMW and Mercedes Benz with the German Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA). …

Uniqlo, Zara owners face new Paris lawsuit over Uyghur forced labor

Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing, Zara owner Inditex and Skechers are among the retailers facing fresh allegations of human rights abuses in Xinjiang and other parts of China in a new …

Putting Things Right: Remediation of forced labour under the Tariff Act of 1930

“Import bans under the Tariff Act are among the strongest legal tools currently available to hold companies accountable for forced labour in their supply chains. They have the potential to …

Australia’s Modern Slavery Act: IS IT FIT FOR PURPOSE?

Australia’s Modern Slavery Act: Is It Fit For Purpose? is the third report released in a multi-year collaborative project evaluating company responses to Australia’s modern slavery reporting regime, and follows earlier …

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