BetterWork: 18th Biannual Synthesis Report Under the HOPE II Legislation
Summary — This is the 18th biannual synthesis report under the HOPE II Legislation, covering October 2018 to April 2019. It assesses compliance with labor standards in Haitian apparel factories exporting to the US and provides technical assistance to improve working conditions.
Key Findings
- Persistent non-compliance in compensation (social security) and OSH (chemicals management and emergency preparedness) remains a concern.
- One case of gender discrimination was found related to rehiring a known offender.
- Two cases of non-compliance under Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining related to termination of union members.
- High non-compliance rates persist in Social Security and Other Benefits and Paid Leave.
Full Description
This report, the 18th biannual synthesis report under the HOPE II Legislation, details the findings of assessments conducted in Haitian apparel factories between October 2018 and April 2019. The report, produced by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), examines compliance with international core labor standards and national Haitian labor law. It highlights areas of non-compliance, particularly in compensation, occupational safety and health, and freedom of association, and outlines efforts to provide technical assistance and capacity building to improve working conditions and promote sustainable remediation.