Amazon pays $1.9M to 700 migrant workers in Saudi Arabia to settle human rights abuse claims.

Amazon has agreed to pay $1.9 million to more than 700 migrant workers in Saudi Arabia to settle claims of human rights abuses related to exploitative labor contracts. The company acknowledged the issue after an Amnesty International report accused Amazon of various human rights abuses at its facilities in the region. The investigation revealed numerous violations of Amazon's supply chain standards, including substandard living accommodations, contract and wage irregularities, and delays in resolving worker complaints.

February 23, 2024
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