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Garment & Textile Sector

Common Legal Disputes in the Common Legal Disputes in the Garment & Textile Sector

Protecting the backbone of Bangladesh’s economy from legal volatility.

The textile and RMG sector drives the economy of Bangladesh, but its massive scale invites complex legal challenges. From factory floor unrest to cross-border payment failures, disputes can disrupt production and damage reputations. At The Justice Corner, we assist textile enterprises with complete dispute resolution services, combining deep industry knowledge with aggressive legal representation.

We protect your business against the following critical disputes:

1. Labor & Industrial Relations Disputes

Maintaining stability in the workforce. Labor unrest is the single biggest operational risk for garment factories. We help businesses comply fully with ILO standards and the Bangladesh Labor Act to prevent and resolve conflicts.

  • Unfair Dismissal & Termination: We defend factories against claims of wrongful termination and mass redundancy, representing clients in the Labour Courts.
  • Trade Union & Collective Bargaining: We manage high-stakes disputes involving trade union formation, strikes, and collective bargaining demands to restore industrial peace.
  • Workplace Safety & Compensation: We handle claims regarding occupational health and safety violations, ensuring compliance while defending against unjustified compensation demands.

2. Commercial & Supply Chain Disputes

Securing the flow of goods and payments. Global supply chains are fragile. We represent manufacturers and buying houses in resolving conflicts that threaten revenue.

  • Buyer Contract Breaches: We litigate against international buyers for cancellation of orders, non-payment, or arbitrary discounts (claims of defect) after shipment.
  • Supplier & Vendor Conflicts: We resolve disputes with raw material suppliers regarding the quality of fabric, yarn, or machinery that causes production delays.
  • Letter of Credit (L/C) Disputes: Our banking team intervenes in disputes over documentary credits and L/C discrepancies to ensure you get paid for your exports.

3. Intellectual Property (IP) & Branding Disputes

Protecting your designs in a "fast fashion" world. As Bangladesh moves up the value chain, protecting intellectual property becomes critical.

  • Design Infringement: We initiate litigation covering design and branding IP protection, defending your unique textile patterns and fashion designs from copycats.
  • Trademark & Branding: We handle disputes regarding "passing off" and trademark infringement, ensuring your brand identity remains distinct in the global market.

4. Regulatory & Compliance Litigation

Navigating the maze of government enforcement. Non-compliance can lead to factory shutdowns. We provide defense against regulatory actions.

  • Environmental & Pollution Claims: We defend textile mills against allegations of river pollution, waste mismanagement, and lack of Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) compliance.
  • Licensing Revocations: We challenge arbitrary cancellations or delays of essential permits, such as DoT licenses, fire safety approvals, and environmental clearance certificates.
  • Customs & Bond License Disputes: We represent clients in the Customs Appellate Tribunal regarding bond license audits, H.S. Code misclassifications, and duty demands on imported raw materials.

5. Shipping & Logistics Disputes

Ensuring your products reach the port and the buyer.

  • Cargo Damage & Delay: We resolve disputes relating to cargo damages, shipment delays, and freight forwarding errors that occur during transit.
  • Marine Insurance Claims: We assist in recovering losses from insurers for goods damaged at sea or in port.

Why Textile Leaders Choose Us? With a deep understanding of both regulatory and operational realities, The Justice Corner helps textile businesses operate lawfully, efficiently, and sustainably. We do not just fight cases; we secure the continuity of your production lines.

 

Labour & Employment Disputes in the Garment Industry

Restoring industrial peace through strategic legal intervention.

In the labor-intensive Readymade Garment (RMG) sector, workforce stability is synonymous with production continuity. Disputes can escalate rapidly from minor grievances to factory-wide strikes. At The Justice Corner, we provide specialized legal defense for factory owners and management, resolving conflicts under the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006 and ILO Conventions.

We handle the full spectrum of employment disputes that threaten garment operations:

1. Termination, Dismissal & Redundancy

Defending management decisions against wrongful claims. Workforce adjustments are often necessary, but they carry high legal risks. We guide management through the strict procedural requirements to avoid litigation.

  • Wrongful Termination Claims: We defend factories against claims of illegal dismissal in the Labour Courts, proving that "due process" (show cause notices, hearings) was followed.
  • Mass Redundancy & Layoffs: We legally structure retrenchment plans during economic downturns or order cancellations to ensure compliance with compensation rules and prevent unrest.
  • Disciplinary Actions: We assist in drafting legally sound termination letters for misconduct, theft, or unauthorized absence, ensuring they stand up to judicial scrutiny.

2. Wages, Benefits & Financial Disputes

Ensuring compliance while protecting the bottom line. Disputes over pay are the most common trigger for unrest. We resolve these quickly to keep production lines moving.

  • Overtime & Arrears: We resolve complex disputes regarding the calculation of overtime hours, ensuring transparency and adherence to legal limits.
  • Bonus & Welfare Funds: We handle legal claims regarding festival bonuses and the implementation of Workers' Profit Participation Funds (WPPF), a frequent point of contention in large factories.
  • Terminal Benefits: We represent management in disputes over Provident Fund (PF) and Gratuity payments, ensuring payouts are calculated accurately according to service length.

3. Trade Union & Collective Bargaining

Navigating the complexities of organized labor. The rise of trade unions in the RMG sector requires sophisticated legal management. We act as your strategic advisors in dealing with collective bodies.

  • Strike Management: In the event of illegal strikes or "wildcat" walkouts, we seek immediate injunctive relief from the Labour Court to declare the action illegal and restore operations.
  • Union Registration & Recognition: We advise on the legality of trade union formation processes and represent management in "Determination of Collective Bargaining Agent (CBA)" proceedings.
  • Collective Bargaining: We lead negotiations for Collective Bargaining Agreements, drafting terms that ensure industrial peace without compromising business viability.

4. Workplace Safety & Occupational Health

Mitigating liability in a post-Accord/Alliance era. Safety compliance is now a global requirement. We defend clients against claims of negligence and regulatory violations.

  • Accident & Compensation Claims: We handle sensitive litigation regarding workplace accidents, ensuring fair compensation is determined under the statutory "Schedule 5" limits rather than arbitrary demands.
  • Inspectorate Disputes: We challenge arbitrary fines or shutdown orders issued by the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) regarding safety violations.
  • ILO Compliance: We ensure your practices meet international buyer standards (ILO Conventions) to prevent supply chain disqualification.

5. Discrimination & Harassment

Protecting the workplace environment. With a majority female workforce, RMG factories face specific risks regarding harassment and discrimination.

  • Anti-Harassment Committees: We help establish compliant anti-harassment committees and represent the company in inquiries regarding sexual harassment allegations.
  • Equal Pay Disputes: We defend against claims of gender-based wage discrimination, proving "equal pay for equal work" compliance.

Why The Justice Corner? We have successfully advised major entities like The City Bank and Saad Musa Group on labor writs and tribunal matters. We do not just fight cases; we help you build a compliant framework that prevents disputes before they start.