Disputes High Court sets trial date in landmark Dyson forced labour case Hoover maker potentially faces “hundreds” of similar claims from migrant workers, according to claimant firm iStock.com/ElenaSeychelles Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Friday 16 January 2026 A long-running legal battle alleging forced labour in the supply chain of global technology firm Dyson will now be heard in the English High Court, with trial scheduled for April 2027. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disputes Migrants sue Dyson for alleged forced labour, abusive working conditions in Malaysia Crime UK firms trading in forced labour goods risk prosecution Modern Slavery Seasonal migrant workers beat UK tribunal time bar Modern Slavery Starbucks accused of misleading consumers over anti-forced labour measures