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Brazilian authorities held a hearing on Friday to discuss the charges of human trafficking against Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams Auto Do Brasil (BYD Brazil) related to the treatment of 163 workers on BYD’s site.
The joint virtual hearing involving BYD Brazil, JinJiang Open Engineering, and government representatives addressed the protection measures for 163 workers who were rescued from a BYD factory under conditions that Brazilian prosecutors said resembled slavery. The companies committed to maintaining the workers’ accommodation in hotels until their employment contracts were terminated.
The companies are cooperating with authorities, including providing documents and housing details. The Federal Public Defender’s Office (DPU) and the Federal Revenue Service are facilitating the issuance of Brazilian individual taxpayer registry numbers (CPF) and migration documents for the workers. Additionally, the contractor will cover return trip expenses for seven workers set to return to China on January 1, 2025. A follow-up hearing is scheduled for January 7 to discuss a proposal for an adjustment term.
Earlier on Monday, a task force composed of the Public Ministry of Labor (MPT), the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE), the DPU, and the Federal Highway Police (PRF), in addition to the Federal Public Ministry (MPF) and the Federal Police (PF), rescued the 163 workers from the BYD factory in Camaçari, Bahia, where they faced severe housing, health, and work conditions.
Brazilian authorities claimed the workers, employed by the contractor Jinjiang, were subjected to long hours, unsafe work environments, and inadequate living conditions. Their passports were also withheld. Brazilian prosecutors said the workers were found in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions with little access to necessities. They also claimed the workers were forced to pay deposits, received only partial wages, and endured exploitation.
BYD Brazil issued a statement announcing the termination of its contract with Jinjiang. The company assured that the 163 affected workers would not be harmed, relocating them to local hotels and ensuring their rights were upheld. Senior Vice President Alexandre Baldy reaffirmed BYD’s commitment to compliance with Brazilian laws, worker protection, and ethical practices.
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The joint virtual hearing involving BYD Brazil, JinJiang Open Engineering, and government representatives addressed the protection measures for 163 workers who were rescued from a BYD factory under conditions that Brazilian prosecutors said resembled slavery. The companies committed to maintaining the workers’ accommodation in hotels until their employment contracts were terminated.
The companies are cooperating with authorities, including providing documents and housing details. The Federal Public Defender’s Office (DPU) and the Federal Revenue Service are facilitating the issuance of Brazilian individual taxpayer registry numbers (CPF) and migration documents for the workers. Additionally, the contractor will cover return trip expenses for seven workers set to return to China on January 1, 2025. A follow-up hearing is scheduled for January 7 to discuss a proposal for an adjustment term.
Earlier on Monday, a task force composed of the Public Ministry of Labor (MPT), the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE), the DPU, and the Federal Highway Police (PRF), in addition to the Federal Public Ministry (MPF) and the Federal Police (PF), rescued the 163 workers from the BYD factory in Camaçari, Bahia, where they faced severe housing, health, and work conditions.
Brazilian authorities claimed the workers, employed by the contractor Jinjiang, were subjected to long hours, unsafe work environments, and inadequate living conditions. Their passports were also withheld. Brazilian prosecutors said the workers were found in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions with little access to necessities. They also claimed the workers were forced to pay deposits, received only partial wages, and endured exploitation.
BYD Brazil issued a statement announcing the termination of its contract with Jinjiang. The company assured that the 163 affected workers would not be harmed, relocating them to local hotels and ensuring their rights were upheld. Senior Vice President Alexandre Baldy reaffirmed BYD’s commitment to compliance with Brazilian laws, worker protection, and ethical practices.
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