BetterWork: 16th Biannual Synthesis Report Under the HOPE II Legislation Haiti
Summary — This is the 16th biannual synthesis report under the HOPE II Legislation for Haiti. It covers the period from March 2017 to February 2018 and assesses compliance with international core labor standards and national Haitian labor law in the apparel sector.
Key Findings
- Child labor is virtually non-existent in the apparel sector in Haiti.
- Overall compliance rates for the sector are stagnating with minor variations over the cycles.
- Non-compliance persists in social security and other benefits, particularly regarding contributions to OFATMA and ONA.
- Occupational Safety and Health continues to have the highest non-compliance rates, especially related to emergency preparedness.
- Verbal abuse from supervisors or managers was reported in some factories.
Full Description
This report is the 16th biannual synthesis report under the HOPE II Legislation for Haiti, covering the period from March 2017 to February 2018. It provides an overview of the compliance situation in Haiti's exporting garment sector, focusing on both international core labor standards and national labor standards. The report details the activities of the Technical Assistance Improvement and Compliance Needs Assessment and Remediation (TAICNAR) program, including compliance assessments, remediation support, and technical assistance to strengthen legal and administrative structures. It also highlights key findings, progress made, and challenges that persist in the industry, along with recommendations for improvement and future steps.