The Gap (clothing retailer)

:This article is about the clothing retailer. For other uses see The Gap (which is a disambiguation page).

Criticisms

The Gap has received mounting criticism over working conditions in its factories. During the spring of 2003 The Gap, along with 21 other companies, was involved in a class action lawsuit filed by sweatshop workers in Saipan. The allegations included "off the clock" hours, where workers were not paid for working overtime, unsafe working conditions, and forced abortion policies. A settlement of 20 million dollars was reached but The Gap contends that the allegations were without merit, saying that lumping the companies together in one lawsuit was unfair.

Related Topics:
Sweatshop - Saipan

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