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Newcastle Clothing Factories Must Comply with Labour Law After Court Order

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Oct 13
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A Durban Labour Court order confirmed that twenty-four Chinese-owned clothing manufacturers in Newcastle must comply with labour law and cannot exclude bargaining council inspectors from their factories. The Minister of Employment and Labour had previously agreed to an order preventing the department from granting a compliance grace period to about 31 factories in the area. The manufacturers agreed to the order but stated they could still challenge the council's jurisdiction over their businesses.

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The ruling ends a period of potential labour law exemption for several clothing manufacturers in Newcastle. The bargaining council initiated the court action after learning of the grace period, alleging some factories were 'sweatshops' and had refused inspector access.

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Who's involved

  • NewcastleCity where the clothing manufacturers are located and the court action took place
  • Minister of EmploymentMinister who agreed to the order limiting the labour law compliance grace period

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