Les autorités fédérales tiennent Hyundai pour responsable du travail des enfants
Le département du travail des États-Unis a intenté une action en justice contre Hyundai pour avoir eu recours au travail des enfants dans ses Alabama chaîne d'approvisionnement, rapports Le NY Times. Il est notamment allégué qu'une jeune fille de 13 ans travaillait jusqu'à 60 heures par semaine à la fabrication de pièces automobiles. La plainte, déposée à Montgomery, en Alabama, affirme que Hyundai est responsable des pratiques de travail des enfants chez son fournisseur, Smart Alabama, à Luverne. Elle accuse également une agence de recrutement, Best Practice Service, de recruter des enfants pour l'usine.
Hyundai’s Statement
Hyundai responded, stating that child labor contradicts their standards and values. They criticized the Labor Department for using “an unprecedented legal theory” to hold them accountable for their suppliers’ actions.
Les détails des allégations
According to the suit, the 13-year-old girl worked long hours at the Smart Alabama factory, which produces parts like body panels for Hyundai’s Montgomery assembly plant. The Labor Department’s investigation revealed that Best Practice Service played a role in recruiting underage workers for the plant.
Implications juridiques et éthiques
This lawsuit raises significant questions about corporate responsibility and the ethical oversight of supply chains. It underscores the need for companies to ensure their suppliers comply with labor laws. Hyundai’s statement suggests they believe the legal theory used to hold them accountable is unfair, yet the Labor Department maintains that corporations must bear responsibility for their supply chain practices.
EVXL’s Take
This lawsuit highlights a critical issue in the manufacturing industry: the responsibility of major companies for their supply chains. While Hyundai’s defense focuses on the legal approach, the broader issue remains the protection of vulnerable workers. Ensuring ethical practices across all tiers of production is essential for maintaining public trust and corporate integrity.
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