ATA IMS denies allegation of forced labour as share price tumbles
Résumé
Date indiquée: 21 Mai 2021
Lieu: Malaisie
Entreprises
Dyson - Buyer , ATA IMS - SupplierAutre
Government ( Entités publiques )Concerné
Nombre total de personnes concernées: Chiffre inconnu
Travailleurs migrants et immigrés: ( Chiffre inconnu - Bangladesh , Technologie, télécoms et électronique , Gender not reported ) , Travailleurs migrants et immigrés: ( Chiffre inconnu - Népal , Technologie, télécoms et électronique , Gender not reported )Enjeux
Heures supplémentaires obligatoires , Salaire impayé , Santé et sécurité au travail , Travail forcé et esclavage moderne , Intimidation et menaces , Coups et violence , Frais de recrutement , Conditions de vie précaires/inadaptées , Horaires de travail et temps libre raisonnables , Déni de liberté d'expression , Accès à un recours non judiciaireRéponse
Réponse demandée : Oui, par Media; Resource Centre
Affaire contenant la réponse: (En savoir plus)
Mesures prises: Dyson and ATA were invited to provide further information on the allegations in media reports. Dyson provided a response. ATA later committed to work with Sukaham - the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia - to improve its ESG practices. Towards the end of 2021, Dyson decided to cut ties with ATA over the labour concerns.
Type de source: News outlet
21 May 2021
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ATA IMS' executive chairman Datuk Seri James Foo told The Edge that the company has not received any communication from CBP regarding the issue.
He also refuted claims that the company is using forced labour in its manufacturing process.
"None of our employees are subject to forced labour. As a contract manufacturer, we are bound to apply the international labour standards adopted by our main customer. We are audited by our main customer and the global retailers of our main customers' products regularly to ensure strict compliance," said ATA IMS when contacted by The Edge.
"Our recruitment practice is fully compliant with international best practices. In particular, we pay for all recruitment costs so that our workers do not pay any recruitment fees on their part. Also, our workers keep their own passports," it added.
The company believes that it provides good living conditions for its workers. "We believe our dormitories are the best in class with a gym, safe deposit boxes, Wi-Fi, cafeteria and other amenities within our compound," it said.
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