The Diplomat reported that three migrant workers at a Garmin factory in Taiwan said recruiters made them sign false denials of mandatory fees; two alleged threats of retaliation and deportation. The article says Garmin had long prohibited worker-paid fees but reimbursed current workers only after investigators contacted it, excluding former workers.
In an investigation published this October, three migrant workers at a Garmin factory in Taiwan said recruiters had forced them to sign documents falsely denying the mandatory fees they had paid to get jobs. Two reported that the recruiters threatened to retaliate and deport them if they disclosed the charges. These workers were making products for a U.S.-based electronics company.
A May 8, 2023 article alleged Garmin made a pregnant migrant worker in Taiwan take sick leave and sign resignation papers after she learned she was over 30 weeks pregnant, without explaining her rights. Civil society groups and legislator Lai Hsiang-ling said Garmin violated Taiwanese labor laws and Responsible Business Alliance standards.
... Garmin was accused of forcing a pregnant migrant worker to sign documents resigning from her position. This occurred after the worker in question learned that she was over thirty weeks pregnant. After first being forced to take sick leave, she was then made to sign resignation documents. However, in the process of this, she was not informed of any relevant rights or protections. She signed the documents not knowing that Taiwan has protections for pregnant migrant workers.
On July 27, 2020, Garmin said a cyberattack the previous Thursday encrypted some systems and disrupted online services, customer support and communications. The company reported no indication that customer or payment data was accessed or stolen; ABC News said Garmin did not answer questions about the number affected or whether it was ransomware.
Garmin, the GPS and wearable fitness gadgets giant, revealed Monday that it was the victim of a cyber attack last week but assured customers that there is no indication their data was compromised.
On June 1, 2017, Law360 reported that an International Trade Commission judge recommended fining Garmin International Inc. $37 million for violating orders barring imports and sales of commercial fishing radar products with sonar technology patented by rival Navico. Navico announced the recommendation; the report does not establish a final outcome.
By Dorothy Atkins ( June 1, 2017, 8:03 PM EDT) -- An International Trade Commission judge has recommended fining Garmin International Inc. $37 million for violating cease-and-desist orders banning the importation and sale of commercial fishing radar products featuring fish-scanning sonar technology patented by rival Navico Inc. , Navico announced Wednesday. . . .
OpenSecrets says the organization itself did not donate; reported contributions came from its PACs, individuals, employees, owners and their immediate families, and totals include subsidiaries and affiliates. Its displayed figures include $231,709 overall and $650,000 in 2024, though the excerpt does not clarify the periods or basis behind these totals.
A Garmin subsidiary’s lobbying disclosure lists data privacy, spectrum, right to repair, intellectual property, consumer protection, cybersecurity and trade secrets for consumer electronics. It identifies lobbyist Daniel Trope and says Garmin Ltd, as parent, has a general interest in the client’s activities.
Issues related to Data Privacy, Spectrum & Consumer Products
A ProPublica listing reports three $2,500 contributions from Garmin International Inc Political Action Committee to Stanton For Congress: July 25, 2022, March 20, 2023, and July 23, 2024. OpenSecrets reports the PAC’s 2023–24 contributions were 34.80% to Democrats and 63.51% to Republicans.
34.80% to Democrats, 63.51% to Republicans</td> <td>$148,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Contributions to this PAC from individual donors of $200 or more (list donors)</td> <td>$149,331</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
A lobbying filing identifies Daniel Trope as working on air traffic control modernization and implementation of the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act before the U.S. Senate and House. It says Garmin Ltd., the registrant’s parent company, has a general interest in all client activities.
Issues related to Air Traffic Control Modernization
A lobbying filing lists Daniel Trope’s work on cargo and supply-chain theft and fraud, including a related interagency task force at the Department of Homeland Security under the Combatting Organized Retail Crimes Act of 2025. The filing names the Senate, House and DHS.
Issues related to cargo and supply chain theft and fraud and a related interagency government task force at the Department of Homeland Security in the Combatting Organized Retail Crimes Act of 2025 (H.R. 2853/S. 1404)
A lobbying filing lists Daniel Trope’s work on Defense Health Agency acquisitions and Section 1260H of the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act before the U.S. House and Senate. It says Garmin Ltd., identified as the client’s parent, has a general interest in client activities.
Issues related to Defense Health Agency Acquisitions
A lobbying disclosure lists U.S. tax policy related to the U.S.-Taiwan Expedited Double Taxation Relief Act (H.R. 33) as an issue area. The supplied evidence does not specify the lobbyist, date, or position sought.
Issues related to tax policy in the US-Taiwan Expedited Double Taxation Relief Act (H.R. 33)
A lobbying disclosure lists international taxes and regulations in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (H.R. 1) as an issue area before the U.S. House and Senate. Daniel Trope is named as a lobbyist. The supplied evidence does not state the position sought or the client’s specific interest.
Issues related to international taxes and regulations in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (H.R. 1)
A lobbying disclosure lists implementation and regulation of tariffs and trade as an issue area involving Congress and several federal agencies, including Treasury, USTR and Commerce. It names Daniel Trope and says Garmin Ltd, as parent, has a general interest in all activities of the client; no specific position is stated.
Issues related to implementation and regulation of Tariffs and Trade
A U.S. lobbying disclosure for Garmin subsidiary Garmin International, Inc. lists issues including global navigation satellite systems, alternative positioning, navigation and timing systems, and spectrum auction authority under the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It names the Senate, House and FCC, and identifies Daniel Trope as a lobbyist.