We investigate labor violations and promote fair work standards across the globe.
Independent. Non-profit. International oversight.
International Fair Work Compliance Group (IFWCG)
COMPLIANCE STANDARDS
2025 International Fair Work Protocol
2024 Global Wage Transparency Framework
2023 Cross-Border Labor Rights Initiative
2022 Ethical Employment Verification Guidelines
Fair work begins with accountability. Workers deserve the wages they’ve earned—nothing less.”
— IFWCG Executive Committee
A global commitment to fair and ethical labor practices
For years, the International Fair Work Compliance Group (IFWCG) has monitored wage violations, workplace abuses, and sudden business closures that leave workers unpaid. Our team documents cases, verifies evidence, and conducts direct outreach to employers in order to secure fair compensation for affected individuals.
We operate independently, without political or commercial influence, and our mission remains clear: to uphold the right of every worker to receive the wages they have earned.
About Us
“Wage theft is not an accounting mistake—it is a violation of human dignity. Our responsibility is to shine a light where accountability is lacking.”
— Mariana Torres, Senior Case Analyst, IFWCG
Active Cases
Active Case Report — IFWCG–EC–2025–041
November 30, 2025
Location: Cuenca, Ecuador Status: Active & Ongoing The International Fair Work Compliance Group (IFWCG) is currently reviewing a case involving unpaid wages connected to the recent closure of Romeo & Julieta Rustic Grill (RUC 1314027200001) in the Aeropuerto sector of Cuenca, Ecuador. Preliminary reports indicate that Ericka Carmela Morocho Pérez performed 21 consecutive days of
Active Case Report — IFWCG–NP–2025–014
November 25, 2025
Location: Pokhara District, NepalStatus: Active Evaluation IFWCG is examining reports involving construction workers hired for a small infrastructure project who allege receiving no compensation after project suspension. Workers submitted statements, site photographs, hiring agreements, and mobile-based payment promises that were never fulfilled. Due to limited regional regulatory structures, IFWCG is expanding its outreach and verification
Active Case Report — IFWCG–MX–2025–019
November 1, 2025
Location: Puebla, MexicoStatus: Active & Ongoing The International Fair Work Compliance Group (IFWCG) is currently monitoring reports of systematic underpayment affecting multiple workers at a mid-sized food processing facility on the outskirts of Puebla City. Testimonies indicate that several employees received partial wages over a period of 5–7 weeks, well below the compensation stated in
Active Case Report — IFWCG–EC–2025–052
October 29, 2025
Location: Guayaquil, EcuadorStatus: Ongoing Review Our organization is assessing claims from retail employees who report that their employer—an electronics distributor operating out of central Guayaquil—closed abruptly without issuing final paychecks. Preliminary materials include end-of-month reports, employee identification documents, and photos of the business closure notices. We are in the process of contacting the listed business
Active Case Report — IFWCG–US–2025–063
October 22, 2025
Location: Bakersfield, California, United StatesStatus: Active Investigation IFWCG is reviewing allegations of improper wage withholding within a seasonal agricultural operation in Kern County. Field workers report unpaid overtime hours and inconsistencies between recorded work time and received pay. Supporting evidence includes time-card discrepancies, worker statements, and subcontractor communications. IFWCG is currently conducting follow-up interviews and
Need to report a labor violation?
If you or someone you know has experienced unpaid wages, workplace abuse, or irregular labor practices, our team is available to review your case.
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