Summary
Dyson settled a legal case with 24 migrant workers who said they faced forced labor in a Malaysian factory making Dyson parts. This case is significant because it was heard in the UK, setting a legal precedent for foreign supplier issues to be addressed in a British court. Dyson did not admit fault in the settlement.
Key Facts
- Dyson settled a lawsuit with 24 migrant workers over forced labor claims in a Malaysian factory.
- The workers came from Nepal and Bangladesh and reported abusive treatment and poor working conditions.
- Dyson denies any liability, saying it did not know about the alleged abuses.
- The case was heard in the UK, setting a precedent for holding British companies accountable for foreign suppliers' actions.
- Labour activists have long highlighted the issue of migrant worker abuse in Malaysia.
- Dyson moved its manufacturing to Malaysia in 2002 and its headquarters to Singapore in 2019.
- The settlement terms, including any compensation, were not disclosed.
- Both Dyson and the workers' lawyers stated that the settlement was reached to avoid the expenses of a trial.
