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H&M probes alleged Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies

Inside Retail

Wage reduction and wage theft were the most frequently reported allegations, followed by unfair dismissal, inhumane work rates, and forced overtime, according to a report by the non-governmental organisation, the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC). Reuters has not independently verified its findings.

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H&M says it will ‘phase out’ sourcing from Myanmar: report

Inside Retail

While recognising the challenge companies face to ensure they are not linked to abuses, some experts say the exits could ultimately leave workers in the country worse off. H&M said its decision to exit was not linked to the report’s publication, but was the result of its own evaluation of the situation.

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