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Time of India
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
The other side of the world's largest EV maker: China's Byd sued by Brazil for slave-like conditions at its plant
Brazil is taking legal action against Chinese EV maker BYD and two partners over alleged mistreatment of Chinese workers at a factory site. The workers were said to be misled and kept in poor living conditions. BYD says it's cooperating with the probe. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads FAQs Brazilian prosecutors are suing Chinese electric car company BYD and two other companies. The other two companies are China JinJiang Construction Brazil and Tecmonta Equipamentos Inteligentes, as per are accused of using workers in slave-like conditions and doing international human trafficking. The prosecutors want 257 million Brazilian ($50 million) reais in damages from the three companies. The case started after an investigation that found 220 Chinese workers in bad conditions last year, according to an AP news per the reports, these workers were rescued from a construction site for BYD's new factory in Camacari city, Brazil. Prosecutors said the workers were brought from China with wrong visas and were tricked about their jobs. The workers were living in very poor and degrading companies had five worker camps, where conditions were bad. Some workers slept on beds without mattresses and kept food next to their personal items. There were not enough bathrooms, and they were not separated for men and women, as stated in the one place, there was only 1 toilet for 31 people, so workers had to wake up at 4 a.m. just to get ready. BYD said it is working with the investigation and will talk more as the case goes on. The company said it follows Brazilian laws and international labor rules, according to an AP news December, a BYD spokesperson said reports about bad conditions were trying to make China and Chinese brands look bad, as per over claims of using Chinese workers in slave like a BYD factory construction site in Camacari, Brazil.
28-05-2025
- Business
Brazilian prosecutors sue China's BYD over allegations of slave-like labor conditions
SAO PAULO -- Brazilian prosecutors said Tuesday they are suing Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD and two of its contractors over allegations of using workers in slave-like labor conditions and engaging in international human trafficking. The labor prosecutors' office in Bahia state said in a statement that they are seeking 257 million Brazilian reais ($50 million) in damages from BYD, China JinJiang Construction Brazil and Tecmonta Equipamentos Inteligentes. The lawsuit stems from an investigation that led to the rescue last year of 220 Chinese workers from the construction site of BYD's new factory in the city of Camaçari. Prosecutors said the workers were brought to Brazil under false pretenses and with visas that did not match their jobs. 'Working conditions were extremely degrading. Five settlements were kept by BYD, JinJiang and Tecmonta. Some workers slept on beds without mattresses and had their personal belongings alongside with their food,' the prosecutors' office said. 'There were few bathrooms, which were not gender-assigned. In one of the settlements, there was one toilet for 31 people, forcing workers to wake up at 4 a.m. for their personal hygiene before their work.' BYD said in a statement it is collaborating with the investigations from the start and will speak about the case during the course of the probe. It also said it respects Brazil's laws and international labor regulations. In December, a spokesperson for the Chinese automaker objected to reports about poor conditions at the construction site in Brazil, saying the allegations were aimed at 'smearing' China and Chinese brands.
Nikkei Asia
28-05-2025
- Business
- Nikkei Asia
Brazil sues China's BYD over allegations of slave-like labor conditions
SAO PAULO (AP) -- Brazilian prosecutors said Tuesday they are suing Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD and two of its contractors over allegations of using workers in slave-like labor conditions and engaging in international human trafficking. The labor prosecutors' office in Bahia state said in a statement that they are seeking 257 million Brazilian reais ($50 million) in damages from BYD, China JinJiang Construction Brazil and Tecmonta Equipamentos Inteligentes.
Asahi Shimbun
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Asahi Shimbun
Brazilian prosecutors sue China's BYD over allegations of slave-like labor conditions
BYD Co. unveiled the new EV Sealion 7 at the Tokyo Auto Salon in Makuhari Messe in Chiba on Jan. 10. (Yukio Hashimoto) SAO PAULO--Brazilian prosecutors said Tuesday they are suing Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD and two of its contractors over allegations of using workers in slave-like labor conditions and engaging in international human trafficking. The labor prosecutors' office in Bahia state said in a statement that they are seeking 257 million Brazilian reais ($50 million) in damages from BYD, China JinJiang Construction Brazil and Tecmonta Equipamentos Inteligentes. The lawsuit stems from an investigation that led to the rescue last year of 220 Chinese workers from the construction site of BYD's new factory in the city of Camaçari. Prosecutors said the workers were brought to Brazil under false pretenses and with visas that did not match their jobs. 'Working conditions were extremely degrading. Five settlements were kept by BYD, JinJiang and Tecmonta. Some workers slept on beds without mattresses and had their personal belongings alongside with their food,' the prosecutors' office said. 'There were few bathrooms, which were not gender-assigned. In one of the settlements, there was one toilet for 31 people, forcing workers to wake up at 4 a.m. for their personal hygiene before their work.' BYD said in a statement it is collaborating with the investigations from the start and will speak about the case during the course of the probe. It also said it respects Brazil's laws and international labor regulations. In December, a spokesperson for the Chinese automaker objected to reports about poor conditions at the construction site in Brazil, saying the allegations were aimed at 'smearing' China and Chinese brands.
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Business Standard
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Brazilian prosecutors sue China's BYD over slave-like labour conditions
The labour prosecutors' office in Bahia state said in a statement that they are seeking 257 million Brazilian reais ($50 million) in damages from BYD AP Sao Paulo Brazilian prosecutors said Tuesday they are suing Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD and two of its contractors over allegations of using workers in slave-like labour conditions and engaging in international human trafficking. The labour prosecutors' office in Bahia state said in a statement that they are seeking 257 million Brazilian reais ($50 million) in damages from BYD, China JinJiang Construction Brazil and Tecmonta Equipamentos Inteligentes. The lawsuit stems from an investigation that last year led to the rescue of 220 Chinese workers from the construction site of BYD's new factory in the city of Camaari. Prosecutors said the workers were brought to Brazil under false pretenses and with visas that did not match their jobs. Working conditions were extremely degrading. Five settlements were kept by BYD, JinJiang and Tecmonta. Some workers slept on beds without mattresses and had their personal belongings alongside with their food, the prosecutors' office said. There were few bathrooms, which were not gender-assigned. In one of the settlements, there was one toilet for 31 people, forcing workers to wake up at 4 am for their personal hygiene before their work. BYD did not comment after a request from The Associated Press. In December, a spokesperson for the Chinese automaker objected to reports about poor conditions at the construction site in Brazil, saying the allegations were aimed at smearing China and Chinese brands.
