From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-27 07:33:00

Italian authorities, fashion industry leaders, and labor unions collaborate on an action plan to combat labor exploitation in the fashion sector, home to luxury brands like Armani and Prada. The plan includes a transparency platform for suppliers to disclose tax compliance and employment practices, aiming to prevent future abuses.

The non-binding initiative follows investigations revealing labor abuses in subcontractors linked to major brands like LVMH and Armani. Immigrant workers, some undocumented, were found working in harsh conditions near Milan, prompting legal intervention to oversee manufacturing practices and ensure labor rights protection.

Fashion companies must promote the transparency platform among their suppliers, with Lombardy offering certifications to participants. The plan, initiated by Milanese courts, aims to prevent labor exploitation by requiring data disclosure and compliance with regulations. Companies face oversight to ensure fair labor practices in their supply chains.

Valentino faced judicial oversight for labor abuses in its supply chain, underscoring the industry’s need for increased transparency and accountability. The fashion sector’s united effort against worker exploitation emphasizes the importance of ethical practices and fair treatment of all workers in the industry.

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