Modern Slavery VW ordered to pay 165 million reals for Brazilian slavery offences German auto giant hit with record damages award for farm workers subjected to historic labour abuses iStock.com/Wirestock Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Monday 01 September 2025 The Brazilian arm of Germany’s Volkswagen (VW) has been ordered to pay a record 165 million reals (£23m) in damages to hundreds of farm workers subjected to slave labour in the Amazon du 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... Human Rights VW to address Brazil forced labour issues, while defending Xinjiang plant Disputes Starbucks faces class action over Brazil coffee farm conditions Modern Slavery China’s BYD sued over “slave-like” conditions in Brazil Human Rights IKEA pays out over historical forced labour in East Germany