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Chinese workers found in slavery-like conditions at BYD construction site in Brazil
The BYD construction site workers have been found labouring for long hours, in excess of those allowed by Brazilian law, sometimes for seven days a week, while being kept in what authorities described as degrading conditions,
BYD contractor denies 'slavery-like conditions' claims by Brazilian authorities
Brazilian labor authorities had on Wednesday said they found 163 Chinese nationals working in "slavery-like conditions" at a construction site for a BYD-owned factory in Brazil's Bahia state. BYD said then that it had cut ties with the firm that hired the workers and was working with authorities.
Controversy Over Alleged 'Slavery-like Conditions' in BYD's Brazilian Factory
BYD's contractor, Jinjiang Group, refutes Brazilian authorities' claims of employees in slavery-like conditions, stating accusations harm Chinese dignity. A joint letter articulates the discontent. Previously,
BYD contractor denies 'slavery-like conditions' in Brazil
SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) -- Jinjiang Group, a contractor for Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD, said on Thursday that Brazilian authorities' portrayal of their employees as "enslaved" was inconsistent with the facts and that there were translation misunderstandings.
Workers rescued from 'slavery-like' conditions at BYD factory site in Brazil
Brazilian authorities say they have rescued more than 160 laborers working in "slavery-like" conditions at a construction site for a factory of Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD in northeastern Brazil.
Brazil Halts BYD Site After Workers Found in ‘Slave’ Conditions
BYD Co. has severed ties with a construction firm after Brazilian authorities halted construction of a new electric-vehicle plant where workers were found working and living in “slavery”-like conditions.
Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions
"Slavery-like conditions", as defined by Brazilian law, include debt bondage and work that violates human dignity. The MPT added that the situation also constitutes "forced labour", as many workers had their wages withheld and faced excessive costs for terminating their contracts. BYD said affected workers had been moved to hotels.
Brazil shuts down BYD factory over 'slavery' concerns
The Chinese automaker is known for using cheap labor to reduce the price of its EVs, with Brazil becoming its largest overseas market.
Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like' conditions at BYD car factory construction site in Brazil
Scores of Chinese construction workers were rescued from slavery-like conditions at a BYD factory site in Brazil, according to authorities. BYD plans to terminate its contract with Jinjiang Construction.
Brazil rescues 163 Chinese workers from ‘slavery-like’ conditions at BYD construction site
Brazilian authorities found dozens Chinese workers in poor abusive conditions at construction site in northeastern Brazil, where Chinese electric car company BYD is building a factory - Anadolu Ajansı
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