Ongoing/Active Cases

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more