A random sweep of 50 garment manufacturers in Los Angeles found that 80% were breaking wage and hour laws, the U.S. Department of Labor said.
Fashionistas who buy garments labeled"Made in USA" may be unwittingly contributing to workers' wage theft, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Labor.
More than half the contractors paid workers off the books and either falsified time and pay records or didn't provide them,The contractors made clothing for major national brands including Dillard's, Lulus, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Socialite, Stitch Fix and Von Maur, the Labor Department said. Nordstrom said it fixed the issue with its supplier soon after it was notified of pay violations. The company said in a statement it was"committed to supporting the health, safety and human rights of everyone in our value chain, and we expect all Nordstrom suppliers to adhere to the standards outlined in our Partner Code of Conduct in addition to applicable laws and regulations."
"Many people shopping for clothes in stores and online are likely unaware that the 'Made in the USA' merchandise they're buying was, in fact, made by people earning far less than the U.S. law requires."
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