Fast-fashion giant Shein revealed in its recent sustainability report that it uncovered two instances of child labor within its supply chain last year. The company, known for its trendy and affordable clothing, disclosed that it found minors under the age of 15 working for manufacturers producing goods for Shein. While the specific locations of these child labor cases were not disclosed, Shein took immediate action upon discovery.
Upon identifying the violations, Shein promptly suspended product orders from the implicated suppliers. The company stated that both cases were swiftly resolved through remediation efforts, including terminating contracts with underage workers and ensuring they received any owed wages. Shein resumed collaboration with the manufacturers after implementing enhanced screening procedures for new hires.
