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CCI Score: UniFirst Corporation
1.86
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UniFirst Releases Its 2024 ESG Report with Commitment to Sustainability & Responsible Business Practices
The ESG Report highlights UniFirst's ongoing initiatives in energy management, waste reduction, improved workplace safety, and enhanced management diversity. These actions reflect a positive commitment to ethical business practices, worker rights, and community support.
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UniFirst Corporation is currently rated as an Objector.
Latest Events
JAN222025The ESG Report highlights UniFirst's ongoing initiatives in energy management, waste reduction, improved workplace safety, and enhanced management diversity. These actions reflect a positive commitment to ethical business practices, worker rights, and community support.
- OCT012024
UniFirst Corp. announced it will only maintain business relationships with vendors that allow complete transparency of their production facilities to verify compliance with anti-slavery, forced labor, and human trafficking laws. The company reserves the right to conduct on-site inspections via independent inspectors as part of its Vendor Code of Conduct under the CA Supply Chain Act.
+80
Supply Chain Ethics
April 2
UniFirst's decision to demand full transparency from its vendors through on-site inspections and strict adherence to anti-slavery and human trafficking laws demonstrates a robust commitment to ethical supply chain practices. This proactive stance protects human rights and aligns with anti-fascist principles by rejecting exploitative labor practices.
+75
Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
April 2
By enforcing strict employment practices within its vendor network and reserving the right to terminate business relationships for non-compliance, UniFirst reinforces labor rights and human rights practices. This measure acts as an effective safeguard against exploitative labor conditions, aligning with anti-fascist values.
- OCT152023
UniFirst Corp. entered into a conciliation agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor's OFCCP to resolve allegations of gender-based pay discrimination at its New Jersey location, marking a remedial step in addressing labor rights concerns.
+30
Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
April 2
The conciliation agreement shows that UniFirst Corp. is addressing allegations of gender-based pay discrimination, indicating a corrective measure in labor practices. While the initial allegations reveal past discriminatory practices, the agreement demonstrates a willingness to comply with federal labor standards and remediate the issue, supporting progressive labor rights.
- OCT152023
UniFirst Corp. has reached a conciliation agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs to address gender pay discrepancies at its Whippany facility. As part of the settlement, the company will compensate 48 female production staff members a total of $226,341 and reassess its salary policies in production to ensure equitable pay in accordance with Executive Order 11246.
+50
Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
April 2
The settlement addresses a clear case of gender-based wage discrimination affecting female non-supervisory production workers. By compensating the affected employees and pledging to review its salary policies, UniFirst Corp. is taking remedial steps to correct a violation of non-discrimination standards, reflecting a move toward fair labor practices.
UniFirst Corp. Settles Gender Pay Discrepancy with U.S. Department of Labor
- OCT122023
UniFirst Corp. has entered into a conciliation agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor following allegations of gender-based pay discrimination at its Whippany facility. Under the agreement, the company will pay $226,341 in back pay and interest to 48 female production employees and is required to review its compensation policies to address disparities.
-60
Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
April 2
The conciliation agreement highlights serious issues in UniFirst Corp.'s labor practices, specifically gender-based pay discrimination. The requirement to compensate affected workers and review compensation policies evidences a failure to provide equitable treatment in its workforce, which undermines fair labor standards and workers' rights.
- OCT122023
Following a conciliation agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor, UniFirst Corp. will pay $226,341 in back pay to 48 female production employees at its Whippany, NJ facility. The settlement addresses allegations of gender-based pay discrimination and raises serious concerns regarding the company's adherence to fair labor practices.
-80
Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
March 26
UniFirst Corp. entered a conciliation agreement after being found to have violated provisions that ensure equal pay, specifically discriminating against female employees in production roles. This incident reflects poorly on its labor relations and human rights practices, contributing to corporate complicity in systemic exploitation. The negative score underscores the severity of the wage discrimination and the broader implications for worker rights.
- OCT122023
UniFirst Corp. agreed to pay over $226,000 in back wages and interest to 48 female employees, settling federal charges of gender-based pay discrimination at its Whippany location. The settlement follows a government routine compliance review that identified pay disparities dating back to July 2020.
-60
Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
April 2
The settlement for gender-based pay discrimination highlights a failure to adhere to fair labor practices and protect workers' rights. This directly affects marginalized groups by perpetuating systemic inequities in compensation. The company's continued disputes of these allegations, despite the settlement, underline questionable labor relations.
Whippany facility will pay $226K to 48 female staffers in pay-discrimination case
- OCT052022
UniFirst Corp. reached an early resolution conciliation agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor to settle allegations of gender-based pay discrimination at its New Kensington facility, agreeing to pay $104,568 in back pay and interest to 37 female employees. The company also committed to reviewing its compensation policies for production department employees to address potential disparities.
-60
Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
April 2
The agreement addresses serious allegations of gender-based pay discrimination, which violates fair labor practices and equal pay principles. The repeated history of similar conciliation agreements further underscores a pattern of unethical labor practices that undermine worker rights.
- OCT052022
UniFirst Corporation reached an early conciliation agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor over allegations of gender-based pay discrimination at its New Kensington production facility. The company agreed to pay $104,568 in back pay and interest to 37 affected female employees and committed to reviewing its compensation practices, highlighting serious failures in upholding fair labor standards.
-50
Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
March 26
UniFirst Corporation was found to be engaging in discriminatory pay practices by underpaying female employees relative to their male counterparts. Although the company agreed to remedial measures including back pay and a review of its pay policies, the fact that this violation occurred indicates a serious lapse in upholding labor rights and ethical business practices. This event illustrates how corporate practices can undermine fair labor standards, contributing indirectly to broader authoritarian economic structures.
- JUN202021
The 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report outlines UniFirst's initiatives in sustainability, diversity, ethical governance, and community support, underscored by a robust COVID-19 response including donations and proactive safety measures.
+80
Public and Political Behavior
March 26
The report demonstrates strong public engagement through transparent communications and meaningful community support efforts during the COVID-19 crisis. These initiatives, including donations and collaboration with local organizations, enhance public trust and serve as a counterbalance to authoritarian practices.
UniFirst Releases 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
+85
Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility
March 26
UniFirst's comprehensive CSR report reflects a deep commitment to ethical governance, sustainability, diversity, and employee safety. The proactive measures taken during the pandemic, along with transparent practices, underscore a responsible business ethos that stands in opposition to authoritarian influences.
UniFirst Releases 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
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Corporate Financials
- Revenue
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- $1.70B
- Total Assets
- 2023
- $1.60B
- Operating Income
- 2023
- $200.00M
- Total Equity
- 2023
- $700.00M
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