Dyson settles forced labor lawsuit with migrant workers over Malaysian factory conditions
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Summary
Dyson has settled a lawsuit filed by 24 migrant workers from Nepal and Bangladesh who alleged they were subjected to forced labor and abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory producing Dyson parts. The workers described conditions amounting to modern-day slavery, though Dyson denied liability. The settlement represents a landmark case in the UK regarding forced labor allegations against major corporations.
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· 3 pulledElectronics appliance maker Dyson has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed against it by 24 migrant workers, who alleged they were subjected to forced and abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory making the firm's parts.
The workers, from Nepal and Bangladesh, sued the firm in 2022 and described what amounted to modern-day slavery.
Dyson has denied any liability.
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