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Firms could face liability over labor rights abuses: Verisk

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An analysis found that companies that are shifting supply-chains from China to other Asian countries such as Bangladesh and Vietnam may face reputational risks and liability related to poor working conditions, Just-Style reported. The analysis by U.K.-based research firm Verisk Maplecroft found that the companies may inadvertently increase their exposure to labor rights abuses such as violation of freedom of association and right to decent wages and decent working time.

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