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The other side of the world's largest EV maker: China's Byd sued by Brazil for slave-like conditions at its plant
Brazil is taking legal action against Chinese EV maker BYD and two partners over alleged mistreatment of Chinese workers at a factory site. The workers were said to be misled and kept in poor living conditions. BYD says it’s cooperating with the probe.
Brazil prosecutors sue BYD for violating labour rights
Brazilian labour prosecutors have filed a public civil action against Chinese carmaker BYD and two contractors for alleged human trafficking and “slavery-like conditions” involving 220 Chinese workers in Bahia. They seek R$257 million in damages and fines, demanding compliance with labour laws and individual worker compensation.
They were forced to scam others worldwide. Now thousands are held in detention on the Myanmar border
Thousands of former forced laborers, rescued from scam operations in Myanmar, are now trapped in overcrowded detention centers without sufficient medical care or food. Despite a multinational rescue effort, many remain in dire conditions waiting for repatriation, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis and lack of broader action against the criminal networks.
BYD brought hundreds of Chinese workers to Brazil on irregular visas-inspector
Electric vehicle maker BYD brought hundreds of Chinese workers on irregular visas to construct a factory in Brazil. An investigation revealed that 163 of these workers were subjected to slavery-like conditions. BYD has committed to adhering to local labor laws. The company has also severed ties with the contractor Jinjiang, which denies the allegations.
What is China's Jinjiang, the BYD contractor under fire in Brazil?
China's Jinjiang Group faces accusations by Brazil's labor authorities of human trafficking and slavery-like conditions at a BYD factory in Brazil. Jinjiang denies these allegations and claims misunderstandings. BYD initially cut ties with Jinjiang but later supported them. Both companies agreed to assist and house the workers until their contracts are resolved.
Brazil says workers at China's BYD site are victims of human trafficking
Chinese workers at a BYD factory construction site in Brazil are victims of human trafficking, according to Brazilian labor authorities. BYD and its contractor, Jinjiang Group, will assist and accommodate the workers until a resolution is reached. This situation has sparked discussions on worker rights and could impact China-Brazil relations and BYD's global expansion plans.
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Chinese automaker BYD slams reports of poor conditions at a factory site in Brazil
BYD's spokesperson denies reports of poor conditions and 'slavery-like' work at their construction site in Brazil, claiming the allegations are false and aim to tarnish China's reputation. Brazilian prosecutors had earlier rescued 163 Chinese workers. BYD has terminated the contractor responsible and assured better accommodations for the workers, while discussions continue between involved parties.
Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like conditions' at BYD construction site in Brazil
Brazilian officials discovered 163 Chinese workers in "slavery-like conditions" at a BYD factory construction site in Bahia. The workers were hired irregularly in China and worked excessive hours in poor accommodations. They had restrictions on leaving their lodgings and some had their passports withheld. Authorities are investigating and fines are yet to be issued.
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A list of celebs who left us in 2023.
Uber to appeal Brazil court's $205 million fine for irregular labour relations
Uber on Thursday said it rejected a ruling from a Brazilian labor court ordering the ride-hailing firm to pay 1 billion reais ($205 million) in fines for irregular working relations with the drivers on its app.
In Brazil, firms sought black workers. Then LinkedIn got involved
Many Brazilian companies have started to explicitly seek out Black and Indigenous workers to diversify their ranks, a step to reverse the deep inequality that has racked the country since the area was first settled centuries ago.
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