BetterWork: 13th Biannual Synthesis Report Under the HOPE II Legislation
Summary — This report is the thirteenth biannual synthesis report produced by Better Work Haiti under the HOPE II legislation. It provides an overview of working conditions in 26 factories in Haiti's apparel sector between September 2015 and August 2016, focusing on compliance with labor standards and national labor law.
Key Findings
- High non-compliance rates persist in social security and paid leave.
- Factories often fail to correctly calculate payments for sick leave and maternity leave.
- Incomplete payroll records are common, particularly for overtime hours.
- Occupational Safety and Health remains the cluster with the highest percentages of non-compliance.
- Many factories lack the required number of medical facilities and personnel.
Full Description
This thirteenth biannual synthesis report by Better Work Haiti examines working conditions in 26 Haitian apparel factories between September 2015 and August 2016, operating under the HOPE II legislation. The report details compliance assessment findings, advisory services, and training programs provided to these factories. It covers core labor standards such as 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 outlines the TAICNAR program's activities, recent developments in the apparel sector, and Better Work's revised service delivery model.