DEMAND JUSTICE FORÂ HENRY HU
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Our mission is to rehabilitate Henry Hu's reputation and obtain justice for the unfair harassment and abuse he suffered at Burberry. We are standing against any form of LGBTQ+ abuse and disrespect of worker's rights.
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On September 12, 2020, Henry (picture) went out drinking with his Burberry team, including his manager, Nicky. On that night, Nicky told Henry that he had to drink an entire bottle of hard liquor or he would lose his job at Burberry. After he failed to comply, Henry left the party and was kicked out by his manager from all the professional Wechat groups as his rejection was considered challenging his manager's authority. After Henry reported this abuse to the HR team, Nicky threatened him by lying that Henry (who is part of the LGBTQ+ community) had sexually harassed him. Following this constant abuse and harassment, Henry had to resign.
Meanwhile, Nicky continues to hold his job at Burberry. He dismissed any investigation, and forced his employees to testify in his favor. He also posted homophobic comments online about Henry.
So far, Burberry has ignored our calls for justice.
OUR MOVEMENT
What We Do
BURBERRY IS SUPPORTINGÂ ABUSE
No One Should be Silenced
Henry (second on the left) resigned from his post because of the emotional abuse and harassment from Nicky (first on the left). Meanwhile, Nicky continues to hold his job at Burberry. Nicky dismissed any investigation, and forced his employees to testify in his favor.
Burberry mocked the investigation and ignored Henry's evidence. Burberry sided with the manager's oral statement, clearly standing with the abuser.
OUR GOALS
We want justice!
What Henry has endured is unfair.Â
We demand that Burberry take swift and appropriate action against Henry’s manager; that Henry be fairly compensated for being forced into resigning from his post; and that Burberry stand up against abuse towards its LGBTQ+ employees.
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There are many ways to take action as a member of Justice for Henry Hu, all of which are key elements to the success of our Movement. Have a look at some of the opportunities to get involved below, and get in touch for more information about how you can do your part.
EVERY action matters!
WRITE TO BURBERRY
Send an email to the following addresses. In order to get around spam blockers, make sure to alter some of the text and personalize your message.
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Simone.Ohlenschlager@burberry.com
Robert.Hart@burberry.com
Email Title: End Abuse of LGBT+ Employees at Burberry // #JusticeforHenryHu
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Dear Mr./Mrs. ______________ :
I am deeply concerned about the treatment of one of your former employees at Burberry, Henry Hu, who until recently was a member of the visual merchandising team at the SKP store in Beijing, China.
On September 12, 2020, Henry went out drinking with his Burberry team, including his manager, Nicky. On that night, Nicky told Henry that he had to drink an entire bottle of hard liquor or he would lose his job at Burberry. Nicky then threatened Henry of accusing him of sexual harassment, fearing he could report him.
Henry resigned from his post because of the emotional abuse and harassment from Nicky. Meanwhile, Nicky continues to hold his job at Burberry. He dismissed any investigation, and forced his employees to testify in his favour. He also posted homophobic comments about Henry, who is gay, online.
I demand that Burberry take swift and appropriate action against Henry’s manager; that Henry be fairly compensated for being forced into resigning from his post; and that Burberry stand up against abuse towards its LGBTQ+ employees.
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Thank you for your time and attention to this serious matter.
Sincerely,
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