DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Labor Minister Eddy Olivares has exposed what he describes as “inhumane” working conditions in several Chinese-owned commercial establishments. In recent months, the Ministry of Labor has ordered several stores shut down for violations of labor laws. leading to their temporary closure. Olivares’ revelations come as inspectors continue to crack down on businesses found to be in violation of labor laws, as reported in El Nacional.

According to Olivares, the intervened businesses subjected employees to deplorable conditions, including temperatures reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) in aluzinc-constructed warehouses lacking proper ventilation. Inspectors also found severely neglected restrooms, an absence of first-aid kits, and wages that fell below the minimum legal standard.

During the interview, Olivares said the Chinese complained that Dominicans do not want the...