HONG KONG, June 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- VTech
Holdings Ltd (HKSE: 303) today responded to certain allegations
made by the Institute for Global Labour and Human Rights regarding
operations of its factories in mainland China. The Group categorically rejects these
allegations and is now considering taking appropriate legal
action.
VTech is a responsible and caring employer wherever it has
operations, and this includes mainland China. The Group and its subsidiaries abide
strictly by the legal requirements relating to employment in all
jurisdictions where it operates, including mainland China. Emphasis is placed on people-oriented
management to ensure harmonious staff relations, especially in the
Group's manufacturing facilities. VTech takes care to ensure that
the work environment is safe and that employees are adequately
housed and cared for.
VTech is widely acknowledged for its excellent human resources
management and has a long track record of good labour relations in
mainland China, where it is a
pioneer among Hong Kong companies
in establishing operations and where it currently employs
approximately 33,000 people.
For further information, please contact:
Grace Pang
VTech Holdings Ltd
(852) 2680-1000 (office)
(852) 2680-1788 (fax)
grace_pang@vtech.com (email)
SOURCE VTech Holdings Ltd
