Mattel

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Date Company Accusation City / Area / Country Source Tags Media
10/12/2015Zhenyang Wanju Factory
(Supplier Of Mattel)
“Both hands must be constantly moving.” 12 to 13-plus hour shifts in near freezing conditions, earning as little as $1.36 an hour. Fumes from chemicals including industrial alcohol, phenylenediamine and sodium peroxide cause nausea, dizziness and headaches.  Dongguan, Guangdong, ChinaInstitute for Global Labour and Human RightsDiscrimination, Excessive Work Hours, Forced Overtime, Non-Living Wage, Occupational Hazard, Pollution, Unpaid Insurance, Unpaid Overtime
21/07/2015Jingyu Toy Products
(Supplier Of Mattel)
Occasions of long overtime in busy seasons. Worker explains: "The factory makes workers toil until 2 in the morning, still expecting them to come to work later in the morning for the day shift."
Shenzhen, Guangdong, ChinaChina Labor WatchExcessive Work Hours, Forced Overtime, Unpaid Overtime
02/11/2012Dongguan Dongyao Toy Co., Ltd
(Supplier Of Mattel)
Labor problems at toy factory (900 to 2,100 employees): extreme 180-210 monthly overtime in peak season (June-September); up to 14-15 hour daily shifts 6-7 days/week (including 6-7 hours of daily overtime); overtime illegally paid; lack of a living wage; 15 minute daily unpaid work; safety concerns; spray paint workers did not wear masks.  Hu Men, Dongguan, Guangdong, ChinaChina Labor WatchExcessive Work Hours, Non-Living Wage, Occupational Hazard, Unpaid Overtime, Unpaid Wages
20/10/2012
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15/10/2012
Winty Industries Corporation (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
(Supplier Of Mattel)
Labor concerns at factory producing plastic toys such as Barbie: lack of a living wage for workers; average monthly work is 300 hours; illegally low overtime pay; wage discrimination on temporary workers; worker safety concerns; no masks or sound reducing earmuffs provided.  Shenzhen, Guangdong, ChinaChina Labor WatchDiscrimination, Excessive Work Hours, Non-Living Wage, Occupational Hazard, Unpaid Overtime
29/10/2009Merton Company Limited
(Supplier Of Mattel)
Report uncovers: excessive worker overtime (123 hours/month); 6 days/week workload;  low monthly wages ($206-$221 including overtime); and student workers at factory (~10,000 people) producing plastic toys.  Dongguan, Guangdong, ChinaChina Labor WatchChild Labor, Excessive Work Hours, Non-Living Wage, Occupational Hazard, Unpaid Overtime