Brazilian workers rescued from "slavery-like" conditions at a BYD factory site; contractor fired.

Brazilian authorities have rescued 163 workers from "slavery-like" conditions at a construction site for a BYD electric vehicle factory in Bahia. Workers faced poor living conditions, withheld wages, and excessive work hours. BYD has severed ties with the contractor, Jinjiang Group, and committed to complying with Brazilian labor laws, but the site remains closed. The incident is under investigation, with no fines issued yet.

December 23, 2024
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