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.
Genesis Apparel
Issues:
Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-Based Violence and Discrimination, Health & Safety Violations, Statutory Benefit Violations, Wage and Hour Violations
Manufacturas Villanueva
Issues:
Freedom of Association Violations
Jerzees Buena Vista
Issues:
Freedom of Association Violations
Vanity Fair Intimates of Honduras (VFI)
Issues:
Statutory Benefit Violations, Wage Theft
JoeAnne Company International Factory (JoeAnne Dominicana)
Issues:
Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Wrongful Termination
PT Jaba Garmindo
Issues:
Wage Theft
Gildan Villanueva
Issues:
Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Health & Safety Violations, Overtime Violations, Wage Theft, Wrongful Termination
Industrias de Exportacion (INDEX)
Issues:
Health & Safety Violations, Overtime Violations, Statutory Benefit Violations, Wage Theft
Gokaldas India
Issues:
Health & Safety Violations
Petralex
Issues:
Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Wage Theft, Wrongful Termination
Manufacturas del Rio (MDR)/Central American Cutting Center (CCC)
Issues:
Wage Theft
Thai Garment Export 5
Issues:
Freedom of Association Violations, Gender-Based Violence and Discrimination, Health & Safety Violations, Wage and Hour Violations, Wrongful Termination