RE: BBC 1 Monday 8pm6 Nov 2023 20:36
Factory workers complaining that when they go to work they are forced to stay. Some doing a 13hr. shift to fulfil orders.
All in the Supplier Code of Conduct - https://www.boohooplc.com/sites/boohoo-corp/files/all-documents/Boohoo-supplier-code-of-conduct.docx
Working hours are not excessive
Working hours must comply with national laws, collective agreements,
Working hours, excluding overtime, shall be defined by contract, and shall not exceed 48 hours per week.
All overtime shall be voluntary. Overtime shall be used responsibly, taking into account all the following: the extent, frequency and hours worked individual workers and the workforce as a whole. It shall not be used to replace regular employment.
The total hours worked in any seven day period shall not exceed 60 hours except only in exceptional circumstances where all of the following are met;
This is allowed by national law.
This is allowed by a collective agreement freely negotiated with a workers’ organisation representing a significant portion of the workforce.
Appropriate safeguards are taken to protect the workers’ health and safety and the employer can demonstrate that exceptional circumstances apply such as unexpected production peaks, accidents or emergencies.
Workers shall be provided with at least one day off in every seven day period or, where allowed by national law, two days off in every 14 day period.
BBC report didn't seem to be clear on workers contracts.
Best thing, puts Boohoo on national TV so expect a surge in the over 55s going online to purchase goodies.
SP marching on to the 40s, many blue days ahead.