Myanmar: Labour rights violations reported at ZYZ Apparel factory
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Date Reported: 10 May 2024
Location: Myanmar
Companies
ZYZ Apparel - Supplier , Next - Buyer , Roman Originals - Buyer , Sinsay (part of LPP S.A.) - Buyer , LPP Spółka Akcyjna - Buyer , Gémo - BuyerAffected
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Workers: ( Number unknown - Location unknown , Clothing & textile , Gender not reported )Issues
Mandatory overtime , Wage Theft , Denial of leave , Harassment (other than sexual) , Gender Discrimination , DismissalResponse
Response sought: Yes, by BHRRC
Story containing response: (Find out more)
Action taken: ZYZ Apparel allegedly supplies to Roman, LPP (for its Sinsay brand), Next and Gémo; LPP and Next provided a response to a request for comment from the Resource Centre. Gémo and Roman did not.
Source type: News outlet
"Labor disputes are avoided by the labor management offices by forcing the victim to sue", 10 May 2024
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After the coup d'état, factory workers had to work overtime without pay[,] [n]ot being able to enjoy social security, There have been more and more violations of labor rights, such as [workers] not being able to take days off and being insulted in the workplace, as well as being fired continuously.
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