JD Sports to investigate claims of poor working conditions
JD Sports will investigate conditions at its warehouse near Rochdale after a documentary from Channel 4 featured workers claiming that the Kingsway facility was “worse than a prison”. The undercover investigation included claims of surveillance, a “three strikes and you’re out” policy and high levels of job insecurity. Of the 1,500 people working at the centre, hundreds are agency staff, whilst others are employed directly by the retailer. Earlier this year, rival company Sports Direct was revealed to be providing low pay and poor conditions at one of its warehouses. JD Sports issued a stock exchange statement denying the allegations. 

It’s the biggest sports retailer in the UK with soaring profits to match. But an undercover report by this progamme reveals the shocking truth behind the success of JD Sports.