Human Rights

People deserve to be paid for the work that they do. But there are corporations and individuals that exploit vulnerable populations and force them to labor for them without compensation. That is a violation of human rights, but the oppressors won’t want their victims...

Being subjected to forced labor is a profound violation of human dignity, leaving scars that are not only physical but also emotional and financial. For individuals who have endured such exploitation, their path forward often involves more than just recovery—it...

Most people who live in the United States (U.S.) appreciate their ability to work the job of their choice without being forced to work for a specific employer. Unfortunately, there are still individuals who are subjected to forced labor.  Forced labor occurs when an...

On September 6, 2022, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals held that families suing Chiquita Brands International for supporting the paramilitaries who murdered their loved ones in Columbia could continue toward their trials.   In a unanimous, 104 page opinion the...