BetterWork: 11th Biannual Synthesis Report Under the HOPE II Legislation
Summary — This report presents the findings of Better Work Haiti's assessments, advisory, and training services provided to 26 factories in the Haitian garment industry between September 2014 and August 2015. It outlines compliance with core international labor standards and national labor law under the HOPE II legislation.
Key Findings
- Child labor is virtually non-existent in the apparel sector in Haiti.
- Non-compliance persists in overtime wages and social security payments.
- Occupational Safety and Health remains the Cluster with the highest percentages of non-compliance.
- Factories often fail to ensure chemical containers are permanently labeled and safety data sheets are available.
- Temperature and ventilation levels were found to be too high in many factories.
Full Description
This eleventh biannual synthesis report by Better Work Haiti examines working conditions in 26 garment factories operating under the HOPE II legislation. The report details compliance assessment findings, advisory services, and training programs provided between September 2014 and August 2015. It covers core labor standards, including child labor, discrimination, forced labor, and freedom of association, as well as working conditions related to compensation, contracts, occupational safety and health, and working time. The report also highlights recent developments impacting the Better Work Haiti program and the apparel sector, such as the extension of HOPE/HELP trade preferences and changes in the minimum wage.