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.

Body Fashion

Country: Thailand
Last updated: 2025
Issues: Wage Theft

This report details findings of violations of workers’ rights, Thai law, and buyer codes of conduct by Body Fashion Ltd.,…

August 6, 2025

Cozi Knit Co., Ltd. (formerly, I.K. Apparel Co., Ltd.)

Country: Cambodia
Last updated: 2025
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations

A WRC investigation found that Cozi Knit, located in Cambodia and formerly known as I.K. Apparel, violated workers’ associational rights…

July 21, 2025

Salva Sewn

Country: El Salvador
Last updated: 2025
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations

In 2025, the WRC investigated a violation of worker rights at Salva Sewn, a garment factory located in El Salvador.

June 26, 2025

PT Pungkook Indonesia One

Country: Indonesia
Last updated: 2025
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations

A WRC investigation found that, after the formation of a new union to address failure to provide paid leave and…

June 18, 2025

League Central America

Country: El Salvador
Last updated: 2025
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Gender-Based Violence and Discrimination, Health & Safety Violations, Overtime Violations, Wage Theft, Wrongful Termination

In 2018, the WRC conducted an assessment of compliance with labor rights standards at League Central America (LCA), a garment…

June 12, 2025

Uniwell

Country: Haiti
Last updated: 2025
Issues: Freedom of Association Violations

The WRC documented violations of freedom of association at Uniwell, a factory located in the Codevi industrial park in Haiti,…

June 4, 2025

Jerzees Choloma, Jerzees de Honduras, Jerzees Nuevo Dia

Country: Honduras
Last updated: 2025
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Wage Theft, Wrongful Termination

A set of ground-breaking agreements were reached on November 14, 2009 between Russell/Fruit of the Loom and the union representing…

June 3, 2025

Digneron

Country: Haiti
Last updated: 2025
Issues: Wage Theft

In 2022, a factory in Haiti known as Digneron permanently closed operations and failed to pay its 1,600 workers the…

June 2, 2025

Haiti Premier Apparel

Country: Haiti
Last updated: 2025
Issues: Wage Theft

Following the closure of Haiti Premier Apparel in April 2023, the factory owners were unable to meet 100% of their…

April 15, 2025

Base Textiles

Country: Bangladesh
Last updated: 2025
Issues: Wage Theft

Base Textiles ceased operations without paying employees $325,000 in legally required wages, severance, and other benefits. The WRC’s investigation found…

March 20, 2025

Style Avenue S.A.

Country: El Salvador
Last updated: 2025
Issues: Abuse and Harassment, Freedom of Association Violations, Health & Safety Violations, Overtime Violations, Statutory Benefit Violations, Wage Theft, Wrongful Termination

Style Avenue was found to have multiple and repeated labor rights violations, including forced overtime, illegal terminations, verbal abuse by…

March 18, 2025

PT Batang Apparel Indonesia

Country: Indonesia
Last updated: 2025
Issues: Gender-Based Violence and Discrimination

PT Batang Apparel Indonesia is owned by the Korea-based firm Ontide. Fanatics sources both its own products and, under license,…

March 12, 2025