abusesaffiliationarrow-downarrow-leftarrow-rightarrow-upattack-typeburgerchevron-downchevron-leftchevron-rightchevron-upClock iconclosedeletedevelopment-povertydiscriminationdollardownloademailenvironmentexternal-linkfacebookfiltergenderglobegroupshealthC4067174-3DD9-4B9E-AD64-284FDAAE6338@1xinformation-outlineinformationinstagraminvestment-trade-globalisationissueslabourlanguagesShapeCombined Shapeline, chart, up, arrow, graphLinkedInlocationmap-pinminusnewsorganisationotheroverviewpluspreviewArtboard 185profilerefreshIconnewssearchsecurityPathStock downStock steadyStock uptagticktooltiptwitteruniversalityweb
Article

8 Jul 2020

Author:
Grace Whelan, Drapers

Boohoo announces independent review following allegations of labour exploitation and dangerous working conditions in its UK supply chains

See all tags

“Boohoo launches independent review of UK supply chains”, 08 July 2020

The etail group has come under fire from labour group Labour Behind the Label and a Sunday Times investigation which have claimed that clothing factories producing for Boohoo Group in Leicester did not adhere to social-distancing measures and told workers they should come into work – even if they were sick – or they would lose their jobs.

The etail group has now launched an immediate independent review of its UK supply chain and made an investment commitment of £10m to eradicate supply chain malpractice.

It said: “As a board, we are shocked and appalled by the recent allegations that have been … We want to ensure that the actions of a few do not continue to undermine the excellent work of many suppliers in the area...”

The UK supply chain review will prioritise:

  • Supplier compliance with minimum wage regulations
  • Compliance with Covid-19 regulations
  • Working hours and record keeping
  • Right to work documentation and contracts of employment

An initial update will be given in September followed by a dedicated sustainability report by June 2021.

Timeline