Frito-Lay Dominicana S.A.

Dominican Republic

Frito-Lay Dominicana S.A. is a subsidiary of PepsiCo operating in the Dominican Republic. The company manufactures and distributes a range of popular snack products tailored for the local market.

CCI Score

-13.66

0.01% April 18

Latest Event

Local Production Expansion and Government Collaboration for Frito-Lay Dominicana

Frito-Lay Dominicana S.A. announced an expansion that will rely entirely on locally produced potatoes, as promoted by President Luis Abinader. The collaboration signals a shift towards stronger local sourcing and community-oriented economic development.

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Frito-Lay Dominicana S.A. is currently rated as an Enabler.

-10 to -19 CCI Score

Companies in this segment facilitate authoritarian practices while claiming neutrality. They provide resources or support that indirectly bolster oppressive regimes, thereby undermining democratic accountability without overtly endorsing the regime.

Latest Events

JUN

30

2021

Local Production Expansion and Government Collaboration for Frito-Lay Dominicana
33.72

Frito-Lay Dominicana S.A. announced an expansion that will rely entirely on locally produced potatoes, as promoted by President Luis Abinader. The collaboration signals a shift towards stronger local sourcing and community-oriented economic development.
+40

Public and Political Behavior

March 20

The event showcases positive engagement with a democratically elected government. The collaboration with President Abinader indicates a transparent and community-focused public and political behavior, without signs of support for authoritarian practices.

Luis Abinader promotes agreement to produce all Frito Lay's potatoes in the Dominican Republic
+60

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 20

The expansion reinforces ethical business practices by prioritizing local agricultural sourcing and supporting domestic producers. This move not only benefits local economies but also aligns with fair labor practices and community investment.

Luis Abinader promotes agreement to produce all Frito Lay's potatoes in the Dominican Republic
+50

Economic and Structural Influence

March 20

The strategic investment in local production and supply chain development reflects positive economic collaboration. This effort supports local businesses and job creation, strengthening domestic economic structures without bolstering any authoritarian regimes.

Luis Abinader promotes agreement to produce all Frito Lay's potatoes in the Dominican Republic
FEB

17

2021

Frito-Lay Religious Discrimination Settlement
-32.96

Frito-Lay, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, settled an EEOC lawsuit after firing an employee for not training on Saturdays due to his religious beliefs. The settlement and mandated policy changes highlight the company's problematic labor practices and failure to accommodate religious diversity.
-50

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 20

The incident reveals significant shortcomings in Frito-Lay's adherence to labor rights and human rights practices. By terminating an employee for his inability to work on Saturdays due to his sincerely-held religious beliefs, the company demonstrated a form of discriminatory practice that can be seen as complicit in authoritarian labor practices. The settlement, though corrective, underscores a broader pattern of neglect for fair labor practices and respect for diverse religious observances.

Frito-Lay Settles EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
DEC

10

2014

Frito-Lay Dominicana Violates Workers' Rights in 2014
-28.38

A report by the CNDH-RD in December 2014 detailed that Frito-Lay Dominicana S.A., a subsidiary of PepsiCo, engaged in consistent anti-union practices by dismissing union members and intimidating workers, thereby undermining labor rights.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 20

The CNDH-RD report reveals that throughout 2014, Frito-Lay Dominicana actively dismissed workers, predominantly union members, and replaced them with individuals less likely to join the union. This tactic of using dismissals as a deterrent against labor organization demonstrates a blatant disregard for worker rights and contributes to an authoritarian, profit-over-people business model. Such practices not only harm the workers economically and socially but also foster a broader environment that can embolden repressive labor and corporate practices.

Dominican Republic: PepsiCo does not respect human rights
JAN

16

2014

Worker Layoffs and Anti-Union Dismissals at Frito-Lay Dominicana
-19.46

In January 2014, union activists from SINTRALAYDO mobilized against continual dismissals at the Frito-Lay Dominicana distribution center in La Romana. The protests followed a series of layoffs targeting union members and workers engaged in union activities, raising serious concerns about the company's labor practices and its treatment of collective bargaining efforts.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 20

The event highlights Frito-Lay Dominicana's dismissal of 123 workers and union members in a pattern that undermines labor rights and collective bargaining. Such actions show a concerning disregard for fair labor practices, indicating a corporate approach that is complicit in anti-union behavior and worker exploitation. This anti-union stance undermines efforts to uphold workers' rights and democratic labor practices.

Dominican Republic: SINTRALAYDO mobilizes against further dismissals at Frito-Lay Dominicana
SEP

05

2012

Labor and Gender Abuse Incident at Frito-Lay Dominicana
-21.22

An incident of labor and gender persecution at Frito-Lay Dominicana, a PepsiCo subsidiary in the Dominican Republic, highlights the company's history of antiunion practices and abuse against workers, as reported by IUF.
-75

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

September 5

The article documents severe abuses in labor relations, including systematic efforts to undermine union organizing and targeted gender discrimination. This behavior reflects a significant neglect of workers' rights and ethical business practices, supporting a negative complicity score.

Labor and gender persecution in Frito-Lay Dominicana - IUF