Brands: La Senza, Pink, Victoria’s Secret

Responded to survey: no

MSI involvement: no

Grade 0: Does not accept the principle of a living wage or does not accept responsibility for ensuring that living wages are paid. [what's this?]

Summary

This company has a sourcing and labour standards policy which it displays on its website, but it is not developed enough to have considered living wages

Position on living wages

This company does not support a living wage. Its policy says: ‘Payment to workers of the minimum wage prescribed by local law or the prevailing local industry wage, whichever is higher; provision to workers of benefits that conform to the better of applicable local law or prevailing local industry standards; and payment to workers of overtime compensation in compliance with all applicable laws shall be undertaken.’

Position on Freedom of Association

From its policy: ‘The lawful exercise of workers’ rights of free association and collective bargaining shall be respected and not restricted or interfered in, and workers lawfully exercising those rights shall not be threatened or penalized.’ 

Our comments

No response was made to our request for information. Limited Brands’ code states that wages must be paid that match national or industry minimum – a figure well below the amount a worker would need to cover her basic needs and provide for her family.