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.

LD El Salvador

Country: El Salvador
Last updated: 2019
Issues: Wage Theft

LD El Salvador, a garment factory located in El Salvador, unexpectedly closed down operations in March 2018 and failed to…

June 27, 2019

Nur Group

Country: Bangladesh
Last updated: 2019
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Wrongful Termination

Shabana, a senior sewing operator of Nur Group, worked at the factory for three years before being dismissed by factory…

April 12, 2019

Abanti Colour Tex Limited

Country: Bangladesh
Last updated: 2019
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Wrongful Termination

The Abanti factory management responded to mass worker demonstrations by terminating at least 1,200 workers, according to the Bangladesh…

April 12, 2019

Mahmud Fashion

Country: Bangladesh
Last updated: 2019
Issues: Abuse and Harassment

Consistent testimony gathered by the WRC indicates that workers are being indiscriminately arrested through the abuse of the ability to…

April 12, 2019

AR Jeans Producer Ltd.

Country: Bangladesh
Last updated: 2019
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Wrongful Termination

On January 11, factory managers from AR Jeans Producer Ltd. (AR), in Narayanganj, filed a criminal case alleging that, on…

April 12, 2019

Direct Ship Americas

Country: Honduras
Last updated: 2019
Issues: Wage Theft

In January 2019, the university licensee Fanatics, the WRC, and other stakeholders worked together to ensure compliance with university codes…

April 8, 2019

Gaha Green Garment Co., Ltd.

Country: Indonesia
Last updated: 2019
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Gender-Based Violence and Discrimination, Health & Safety Violations, Living Wage, Overtime Violations, Statutory Benefit Violations, Wage and Hour Violations

The WRC’s assessment of Gaha Green found violations of Indonesian labor law, relevant international labor standards, university and buyer codes…

April 4, 2019

SMC

Country: Dominican Republic
Last updated: 2019
Issues: Health & Safety Violations, Overtime Violations, Statutory Benefit Violations, Wage Theft

The WRC's assessment at SMC found violations in the areas of wages and hours, statutory paid time off, maternity benefits…

April 3, 2019

New Era Cap Company

Country: United States
Last updated: 2019
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Health & Safety Violations, Migrant Worker Abuse, Statutory Benefit Violations, Wrongful Termination

The complaint alleged that New Era failed to comply with WRC and university Codes of Conduct, and with applicable labor…

March 14, 2019

Konffetty S.A. de C.V.

Country: El Salvador
Last updated: 2019
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations, Overtime Violations, Statutory Benefit Violations, Wage Theft

The WRC uncovered extensive wage theft and related violations of university labor codes at Konffetty S.A. de C.V., a garment…

March 8, 2019

JP Textile Ethiopia

Country: Ethiopia
Last updated: 2018
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Gender-Based Violence and Discrimination, Wage and Hour Violations, Wage Theft

JP Textile Ethiopia Plc. (“JP”) is located in Hawassa Industrial Park in the small southern town of Hawassa. The 40,000…

December 31, 2018

Jay Jay Textiles

Country: Ethiopia
Last updated: 2018
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Health & Safety Violations, Overtime Violations, Wage and Hour Violations, Wage Theft

Jay Jay Textiles (“Jay Jay”) is located in the Bole Lemi Industrial Park (Phase I). Occupying some 27,500 square…

December 31, 2018