Following reports of worker rights violations, Hugo Boss in talks with supplier

Over allegations of worker rights violations and “union busting” with Peruvian textile supplier Topy Top, German fashion house Hugo Boss has said that it is in “direct, close contact” with the supplier. In a letter to Hugo Boss CEO Claus-Dietrich Lahrs, IndustriAll and FNTTP demanded the brand ensures the reinstatement of both Albujar and the 12 union affiliates, as well as ensure Topy Top explores all alternative measures prior to conducting layoffs in response to economic needs. Last week IndustriAll global union called on the retailer to ensure Topy Top reinstates dismissed union affiliates, and stops terminating the short-term contracts of unionised employees. It is being said by union that supplier not only violates international labour standards and Hugo Boss’s own code of conduct, it also makes it impossible for workers to organise and defend their rights. The textile supplier also allegedly dismissed 12 union members, including five under judicial protection.

Hugo Boss said that it adheres to international standards along a complex global value chain and advocates the highest principles pertaining to fair working conditions, freedom of association, the well-being and safety of our employees, as well as those associated with it.

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