Prosecutors in Milan, Italy are investigating the supply chains of a dozen fashion brands, following allegations of worker exploitation, has reported. In June 2024 a Milan court appointed a commissioner to oversee an LVMH [Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton] subsidiary that produces Dior handbags after illegal working conditions were discovered at four of its suppliers. The gold standard of business intelligence.
Inspections at the suppliers revealed that workers were subjected to extended working hours, often into the night and on holidays, with some sleeping at their workplace without proper contracts. The investigation into these suppliers, which also uncovered instances of illegal immigration, is part of a broader effort by Milan prosecutors and Italian police to scrutinise small manufacturers supplying around a dozen other brands. Details of the brands remain confidential due to the ongoing investigation.
This is the third time in 2024 that the Milan court has taken pre-emptive measures against companies for failing to oversee their supply chains adequately. Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research.
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