This link was published on 4 September 2019

Amazon probe into illegal teen workforce

Amazon is investigating the working practices of one of its key suppliers in China - Hengyang Foxconn factory after they were found to have illegally recruited hundreds of student interns aged 16-18, many of whom were also working overtime. These students worked long hours to meet production targets. Those working overtime were only paid the normal hourly rate instead of time-and-a-half which is required by Chinese law and by Amazon’s own supplier code of conduct.

  • CIPS
  • China
  • Amazon
  • Hengyang Foxconn factory
  • Student interns
  • Overtime
  • Chinese law
  • Supplier code of conduct