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Labor & working conditions Confirmed

H&M bought cotton from children in India

H&M bought cotton grown by children in India according to a rights group's report.

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Adidas, H&M and The Gap bought cotton grown by children in India, rights group’s report says

Corporate conduct Confirmed

H&M violates NYCHRL by denying disability accommodations

H&M violated the NYCHRL by denying equal terms and failing to provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities.

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nyc.gov
This decision affirms that respondents, H&M and Winter Entities, violated the NYCHRL by denying equal terms, conditions, and privileges to patrons on the basis of disability, and failing to provide reasonable accommodations for people with certain disabilities.

Corporate conduct Recall

H&M recalls children's sleepwear for burn hazard

H&M recalled children's sleepwear sets due to violation of federal flammability standards and burn hazard.

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H&M Recalls Children's Sleepwear Sets Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards and Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

H&M Recalls Children's Sleepwear Sets Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards and Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

Corporate conduct Allegation

H&M is accused of using false environmental scorecards

H&M is accused of allegedly using false and misleading 'environmental scorecards' for its products called 'Sustainability Profiles.'

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yahoo.com
The crux of the case focused around H&M's alleged use of "false and misleading 'environmental scorecards' for its products called 'Sustainability Profiles.'"

Labor & working conditions Confirmed

H&M was investigated by the Fair Work Ombudsman in Australia amid claims that 1,500 of its Australian staff were underpaid

Fast fashion giant H&M is under investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) amid claims that roughly 1,500 of its Australian staff were underpaid, potentially millions of dollars.

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business-humanrights.org
Fast fashion giant H&M is under investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) amid claims that roughly 1,500 of its Australian staff were underpaid, potentially millions of dollars.

Corporate conduct Settlement

H&M settles for failing to transfer gift-card balances

H&M settled for knowingly concealing its obligation to transfer unused gift-card balances to states in violation of the NYFCA.

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ag.ny.gov
Beginning in 2008, and continuing until the Effective Date, H&M LP thus knowingly concealed or knowingly and improperly avoided or decreased its obligation under the APL to transfer to the State unused gift-card balances, in violation of the NYFCA.
finance.yahoo.com
H&M settles with New York State over hoarding of consumer gift card funds

Corporate conduct Recall

H&M recalls children's bathrobes for flammability violation

H&M recalled children's bathrobes due to failure to meet flammability standards.

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Product recall for H&M children's hoodie over fears customers could suffer 'serious burns'
The children's hooded dressing gown from H&M was originally recalled in June last year but more affected batches have been found.
A children's hoodie sold at H&M has been recalled for not adhering to mandatory standards.
cpsc.gov

H&M Recalls Children's Bathrobes Due to Violation of Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)

H&M Recalls Children's Bathrobes Due to Violation of Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)
saferproducts.gov

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Corporate conduct Settlement

H&M settles to implement policy changes and provide $10 e-gift card restitution

H&M agrees to implement policy changes and provide restitution through $10 e-gift cards as part of a settlement.

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santabarbara.courts.ca.gov
In addition, Fineman states that the recovery for each class member, if the settlement is approved, will include equitable relief through H&M’s implementation of changes to its policies and practices, and restitution consisting of replacement e-gift cards valued at $10.

Corporate conduct Allegation

H&M is accused of greenwashing recycled products

H&M is accused of making false and misleading statements about its recycled and organic products.

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law.com
A greenwashing suit accusing clothing company H&M of making false and misleading statements about its recycled and organic products is moving forward after a federal judge in Missouri determined a customer sufficiently alleged claims for concealment and unfair practices.
Greenwashing Allegations Against H&M Over Recycled Clothing Claim Can Proceed, Fed. Judge Rules | Law.com

Corporate conduct Recall

H&M recalls girls' leggings due to choking hazard

H&M recalled girls' leggings after identifying a choking hazard.

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H&M Recalls Girls’ Leggings Due to Choking Hazard

H&M Recalls Girls’ Leggings Due to Choking Hazard