In August 2023, it was reported that workers at North Shore Group factory were facing a series of violations, including denial of leave incl. medical leave, lack of medical provisions for workers, physical and verbal abuse from supervisors, and non-payment of salary owed to workers who resign.

In January 2024, the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited VAUDE and Schoffel to respond. Full responses below.

In September 2024, the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited Bergans to respond. The response is below.