Spanish Clothing Retailer Zara Brazil Sweatshop Was Punished

Beijing time on December 20th evening, the Brazil authorities said on Tuesday that they had reached a settlement with the Spanish clothing retailer Zara on suspicion of using slave labor, which agreed to accept 1 million 800 thousand dollars. fine It was substantially lower than the original requirement of US $10 million 700 thousand.

In August of this year, Zara was accused of setting up sweatshops in Brazil and employing black workers in Bolivia, who worked 14 hours a day under slave like conditions. After investigation, the Ministry of labour of Brazil decided to impose a fine of $10 million 700 thousand on the company, but after negotiations, the penalty was reduced to $1 million 800 thousand, and Zara was asked to strengthen its audit of suppliers.

Brazil Ministry of labour The reason is that it has chosen to negotiate with Zara instead of putting it forward. litigation Is to get results as soon as possible.