BetterWork: 14th Biannual Synthesis Report Under the HOPE II Legislation Haiti
Summary — This is the 14th biannual synthesis report under the HOPE II legislation in Haiti. The report is a collaborative effort between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). It provides an overview of working conditions and compliance with labor laws in Haitian factories.
Key Findings
- Non-compliance rates vary across factories, with issues related to compensation, working conditions, and occupational safety and health.
- Common non-compliance issues include inaccurate calculation of legally mandated holiday pay, sick leave, and maternity leave for piece rate workers.
- Many factories struggle with timely payments and contributions to social security organizations like ONA and OFATMA.
- Several factories face challenges in maintaining adequate welfare facilities, such as toilets and eating areas, for their workers.
- Some factories have made progress in addressing non-compliance issues through remediation efforts, such as updating payroll systems and providing additional training to workers and supervisors.
Full Description
This report synthesizes findings from assessments conducted in Haitian factories under the HOPE II legislation. It is a collaborative publication by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The report details compliance and non-compliance issues related to compensation, working conditions, occupational safety and health, and freedom of association. It also highlights remediation efforts undertaken by factories to address identified issues. The report covers the period between April 2016 and March 2017, providing a snapshot of the state of labor standards in the Haitian garment industry.