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Brazilian labour prosecutors filed a public civil action against Chinese carmaker BYD for alleged human trafficking and “slavery-like conditions” for workers, according to a statement from the labour prosecutor’s office issued on Tuesday.
Prosecutors are seeking R$257 million ($45 million) in moral damages from BYD and two other companies, according to the statement. They are also requesting individual compensation for the workers. Prosecutors also want the companies to comply with various labour rules and seek a fine of R$50,000 for each breach…
