BetterWork: 25th Compliance Synthesis Report Under the Hope Legislation Haiti NOV 2021 - DEC 2022
Summary — This is the twenty-fifth compliance synthesis report under the HOPE legislation, covering November 2021 to December 2022. It details the compliance situation in the Haitian garment industry, focusing on core labor standards and national labor law, and outlines Better Work's activities during the reporting period.
Key Findings
- High non-compliance rates persist in occupational safety and health, particularly regarding chemical safety and emergency preparedness.
- Compensation issues remain, especially concerning paid leave and social security contributions related to the lunch break.
- The Haitian garment sector showed resilience with a 14.5% increase in exports, but faces challenges from socio-political instability and fuel shortages.
- Better Work Haiti investigated cases of alleged sexual harassment and freedom of association violations.
- Better Work Haiti delivered training sessions on various topics, including gender-based violence, HIV/AIDS prevention, and supervisory skills.
Full Description
This report, the 25th of its kind, assesses compliance in Haiti's apparel industry under the HOPE legislation from November 2021 to December 2022. Better Work, a collaboration between the ILO and IFC, monitors working conditions, labor rights, and competitiveness in the sector. The report highlights non-compliance issues, particularly in occupational safety and health, compensation, and social security. It also details Better Work's efforts to provide technical assistance, training, and support for remediation, working with government, employers, and worker representatives. The report further addresses challenges faced by the garment industry, including socio-political instability, fuel shortages, and the impact of armed gangs, and discusses the After-Care Program for the Haitian Textile Sector (PASHH).