Factory Investigations

The WRC has conducted hundreds of factory investigations in more than two dozen countries, many in response to complaints from workers and worker organizations. You can browse case summaries, full public reports, and related documents and background information for many of these investigations below. Reports include detailed information on findings, the WRC’s recommendations for remedies (from reinstatement of illegally fired workers, to urgent safety improvements, to back pay) and whether or not brands and factories have implemented these remedies. Click on a factory name in the results to view the case summary and links to the full report and other documents.

CSA

Country: Guatemala
Last updated: 2020
Issues: Wage Theft

CSA supplied non-collegiate apparel to two brands that are university licensees: Hanesbrands (Gear for Sports) and American Eagle (Tailgate). When…

June 17, 2020

L&Y Embroidery

Country: Bangladesh
Last updated: 2020
Issues: Wage Theft

The WRC’s investigation found that L&Y, a subcontractor to college logo cap factory, Han Apparel (Han), violated Bangladeshi labor law…

May 28, 2020

Avery Dennison

Country: India
Last updated: 2020
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations

The WRC investigated retaliation by Avery Dennison against company employees who sought representation by the Bangalore-based Garment and Textile Workers…

March 11, 2020

All-Sportz Apparel

Country: Dominican Republic
Last updated: 2020
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations

In March 2019, the WRC received a complaint from workers at the All-Sportz Apparel factory located in the Dominican Republic.

March 4, 2020

Suprema Manufacturing S.A.

Country: Dominican Republic
Last updated: 2020
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-Based Violence and Discrimination, Health & Safety Violations, Wage and Hour Violations

The WRC’s assessment at Suprema Manufacturing found violations in the areas of wages and hours, freedom of association, and discrimination…

January 24, 2020

Pandora Production Co., Ltd.

Country: Thailand
Last updated: 2019
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations

Pandora Production Co., Ltd., (Thailand) (“Pandora”) is a Danish-owned jewelry factory in Bangkok, Thailand, which currently employs more than 7,000…

December 18, 2019

PT Kukdong International

Country: Indonesia
Last updated: 2019
Issues: Wage Theft

In September 2019, PT Kukdong International, which was located in Bekasi City, West Java, Indonesia, closed its doors, ending the…

December 13, 2019

PT Kahoindah Citragarment Tambun-Bekasi

Country: Indonesia
Last updated: 2019
Issues: Wage Theft

The WRC conducted an investigation of the PT Kahoindah Citragarment Tambun-Bekasi factory, which was owned and operated by Hojeon Ltd.

December 4, 2019

Panorama Apparels

Country: Bangladesh
Last updated: 2019
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations

In February 2016, Panorama Apparels (“Panorama”) illegally dismissed workers who were officers of a proposed union and engaged in a…

November 25, 2019

Hetian Taida Apparel Co., LTD.

Country: China
Last updated: 2019
Issues: Forced Labor

In December 2018, Hetian Taida Apparel, a Chinese supplier to Badger Sport, was identified by the Associated Press (AP) as operating within…

October 11, 2019

Nien Hsing Textile (Lesotho)

Country: Lesotho
Last updated: 2019
Issues: Gender-Based Violence and Discrimination

This report details the findings of the WRC concerning gender-based…

September 26, 2019

Delta Apparel Honduras

Country: Honduras
Last updated: 2019
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-Based Violence and Discrimination, Health & Safety Violations, Statutory Benefit Violations

The WRC investigated a complaint filed by workers at Delta Apparel Honduras (DAH), and found that the practices of DAH…

July 1, 2019