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In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
Nepali food server "Rama" started work in June 2019 but told HRW she had not been paid since October 2019. With the COVID-19 outbreak, she and her co-workers were told they would be sent home without outstanding pay or end-of-service benefits. At least 30 other food servers had not been paid since November 2019.
Other
Not Reported (
Catering & food services
)
- Employer
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
"Alan", a Filipino cleaner for a labour supply company, told HRW of his fears that the legal process to bring a wage-related claim against his employer is too costly; he cited the cost of transport there and food as too high for him to afford it.
Right to Food
,
Restricted mobility
,
Wage Theft
,
Freedom of Movement
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: None reported.
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 1 May 2020
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
"Mary", a Filipina barista and cleaner, alleged that her labour supply employer was withholding two months of salary, end of service benefits and a ticket to the Philippines.
Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions
,
Intimidation
,
Restricted mobility
,
Wage Theft
,
Freedom of Movement
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: Mary complained to the Labour Relations department; her employer was asked to mediate but placed an absconding case against her. She was arrested and spent two nights in police custody. Her employer turned her out of the accommodation. Mary managed to clear her name by providing witnesses who bore evidence to her not running away from the accommodation. Her case then moved to the Labour Dispute Resolution Committee where she was given a positive verdict, but as of July 2020 had not received outstanding wages, nor the (then required) non-objection certificate to allow her to find alternative employment.
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 10 Feb 2020
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
Nepali delivery driver "Tamang" told HRW that his salary was delayed from between December 2019 and February 2020. 51 workers were in debt as they were forced to buy groceries on credit. Workers’ ATM cards were withheld and one worker reported that he receives monthly cell phone messages that his salary is being deposited and withdrawn, although he has not had access to it. They also stated that their work is dangerous due to traffic accidents and extreme heat.
Other
Not Reported (
Transport: General
)
- Employer
Affected
Total individuals affected:
51
Migrant & immigrant workers: (
1
- Nepal
, Transport: General
, Gender not reported
)
Issues
Personal Health
,
Right to Food
,
Wage Theft
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: The employer paid Tamang’s and 53 other workers’ two lots of salaries in mid-February 2020.
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 11 Dec 2019
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
"Kapil", an Indian engineer, had his first month of salary withheld as a “security deposit”, standard practice from the company.
Other
Not Reported (
Engineering
)
- Employer
Affected
Total individuals affected:
1
Migrant & immigrant workers: (
1
- India
, Engineering
, Gender not reported
)
Issues
Intimidation
,
Wage Theft
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: The worker reported that the workers felt afraid to ask for their rights when the employer held salary, and that this was “controlling”.
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 15 Dec 2019
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
Filipina worker "Jenny" was employed as a cleaner for a labour supply company. Each month her employer makes arbitrary deductions, for example, if her bed is not made, if she is late to the accommodation, if she “talks back” to a supervisor.
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
"Edwin", a Kenyan worker, told HRW that his company did pay workers a rate when they were not given assignments (the only one HRW found), but it was barely enough for three meals a day and made it impossible for workers to send money home to families or to pay off debts.
Other
Not Reported (
Sector not reported/applicable
)
- Employer
Affected
Total individuals affected:
Number unknown
Migrant & immigrant workers: (
1
- Kenya
- Sector unknown
, Gender not reported
)
Issues
Right to Food
,
Wage Theft
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: None reported
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 19 Dec 2019
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
"Joseph" signed a contract in Kenya that he would work 12 hours and day for £247; he told HRW he knew this was illegal. When he arrived in Kenya he and other workers were forced to sign a different contract that specified 12 hours of work per day for $206. The company also did not offer food or an allowance. Joseph was forced to take a loan out to cover the costs of the recruitment fees for his job.
Another worker, "Martin", and Joseph both wish to go home; Martin believes he is under too much debt to return. Martin also highlighted the migrant worker experience of being unable to leave, choose your job or talk to anyone in Qatar – either locals or tourists. (Interviews with Joseph & Martin - 19 December 2019)
Other
Not Reported (
Sector not reported/applicable
)
- Employer
Affected
Total individuals affected:
Number unknown
Migrant & immigrant workers: (
1
- Kenya
- Sector unknown
, Gender not reported
)
Issues
Right to Food
,
Recruitment Fees
,
Contract Substitution
,
Restricted mobility
,
Wage Theft
,
Freedom of Movement
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: None reported
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 18 Jun 2019
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
Filipina cleaner "Jasmine" came to the end of her contract with a labour supplier in 2019 and found her end-of-service payment to be much smaller than expected. It had been calculated using a basic wage that was much smaller than the wage she had been receiving. She also alleged the company had delayed payments, mistreated workers and refused to allow them to take holiday to their home countries.
Intimidation
,
Restricted mobility
,
Wage Theft
,
Freedom of Movement
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: None reported
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 6 Dec 2019
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
Bangladeshi truck driver "Ansar" had his salary withheld for eight months by his construction company employer. Awaiting what he is owed, he does not have money for food or transport and is dependent on friends.
Other
Not Reported (
Construction
)
- Employer
Affected
Total individuals affected:
35
Migrant & immigrant workers: (
1
- Bangladesh
, Transport: General
, Gender not reported
)
Issues
Right to Food
,
Restricted mobility
,
Wage Theft
,
Freedom of Movement
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: Ansar took his case to the Labour Relations department in June 2019 and the Labour Dispute Resolution Committees ruled in his favour, including that the employer owed Ansar a ticket to Bangladesh, end of service benefits and salary in lieu of holidays he was not granted. As of May 2020 the company had not paid him what he is owed. A total of 35 people had complained against the company and won their cases; none had received what was owed.
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 13 Dec 2019
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
"Adan", a Filipino computer technician, alleged that his employer had withheld 5 months of wages for between June and December 2019. He also told HRW that he works overtime, and despite his contract stating compensation for over time, he does not receive pay for the extra hours.
Action taken: Adan did not wish to seek redress because he believed the process to get justice would take one year, too long to wait, despite having documentation to prove his claims.
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 1 Feb 2020
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
"Avinash", an Indian engineer in a construction company in Qatar, alleged delayed wages.
Other
Not Reported (
Construction
)
- Employer
Affected
Total individuals affected:
1
Migrant & immigrant workers: (
1
- India
, Engineering
, Gender not reported
)
Issues
Wage Theft
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: None reported
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 13 Dec 2019
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
Nepali site engineer "Gopal" was working at a fire station in Qatar when his salary was stopped in February 2019. He told HRW that he felt suicidal and was on the brink of “starving”.
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
Filipina worker "Rachel" was employed as a cleaner in a labour supply company and was “rarely” paid on time. At the end of her contract, the company stopped paying altogether and told her to leave without two months salary or continue working with them for three years.
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
"Saleem", a Bangladeshi foreman for a plumbing, construction and electrical wiring company, told HRW that the company gave workers bank cards but later kept them and the workers’ PINs. The cash they were paid was not what was stated in their initial contracts. The employer is paying them cash in addition to an amount through the wage payment system (WPS); this enables the employer to pay less in end-of-service benefits.
Other
Not Reported (
Construction
)
- Employer
Affected
Total individuals affected:
Number unknown
Migrant & immigrant workers: (
1
- Bangladesh
, Construction
, Gender not reported
)
Issues
Wage Theft
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: None reported
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 20 Oct 2019
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
Kenyan security guard, "Moha", constantly received less salary than was due to him on his contract, with no explanation. This is the case for “hundreds” of security guard employees at the company.
Other
Not Reported (
Security companies
)
- Employer
Affected
Total individuals affected:
Number unknown
Migrant & immigrant workers: (
1
- Kenya
, Security companies
, Gender not reported
)
Issues
Intimidation
,
Wage Theft
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: The workers were afraid that if they complained to the Labour department they would lose their jobs.
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 31 Mar 2019
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
Pakistani accounts officer "Akmal" told HRW his salary regularly endured deductions since he had joined his company. He was told these were to make up end-of-service payments and his visa fees, but this information was not added to his wage slip.
Other
Not Reported (
Services: General
)
- Employer
Affected
Total individuals affected:
1
Migrant & immigrant workers: (
1
- Pakistan
, Services: General
, Gender not reported
)
Issues
Wage Theft
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: None reported
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 1 Aug 2019
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
Kenyan valet "Tim", who worked in Qatar between April 2018 until April 2019, told HRW he frequently experienced arbitrary salary deductions by his employer.
Other
Not Reported (
Transport: General
)
- Employer
Affected
Total individuals affected:
1
Migrant & immigrant workers: (
1
- Kenya
, Transport: General
, Gender not reported
)
Issues
Wage Theft
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: None reported
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 5 Apr 2019
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
Ghanaian security worker "Kahil" was contracted full time by a labour supply company who deployed him on part time or short-term contracts as they did not have regular clients. In between times he would not be paid; others in the company had gone eight months without pay. This practice of “warehousing” workers is well-documented in Qatar and breaches workers’ labour rights. Kahil had to take a loan to cover the cost of his recruitment fees and did not have money to eat. At least 30 security guards at the company were impacted alongside.
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
Kenyan security guard "Royal" was contracted full time by a labour supply company who deployed him on part time or short-term contracts as they did not have regular clients. In between times he would not be paid. Throughout 2019 he had only worked for five months and when not working he was only paid a small food allowance. (Interview - 9 December 2019)
Other
Not Reported (
Labour supplier
)
- Employer
Affected
Total individuals affected:
1
Migrant & immigrant workers: (
1
- Kenya
, Security companies
, Gender not reported
)
Issues
Right to Food
,
Wage Theft
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: None reported
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 18 Dec 2019
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
Nepali cleaner "Akash" told HRW he frequently works many hours overtime but is not paid for the extra time despite his contract with a labour supply company stating what his compensation should be. (Interview - 18 December 2019)
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
Kenyan security guard "Daniel" told HRW that although his contract states additional payments at overtime rates for work over 8 hours a day, he consistently worked four hours overtime, six days per week and has never been paid for over time work, and was not paid for one of the month’s at all. He has had to take loans from friends. Daniel stated that about 3,000 workers are impacted.
Other
Not Reported (
Security companies
)
- Employer
Affected
Total individuals affected:
3000
Migrant & immigrant workers: (
1
- Kenya
, Security companies
, Gender not reported
)
Issues
Wage Theft
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: None reported
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 16 Dec 2019
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
Filipino cleaner "Jon" had completed a two-year contract with a labour supply company. The employer was refusing to hand over his end-of-service payments, as they had with six other colleagues he had witnessed. The other six gave up waiting and accepted a ticket home without receiving what was owed to them.
Restricted mobility
,
Wage Theft
,
Freedom of Movement
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: The other six workers impacted gave up waiting for the employer to hand over their end-of-service-benefits and accepted a flight ticket home without receiving them.
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 10 Jun 2019
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
Kenyan security guard "Micah" worked 12 hours per day through the pandemic and hadn’t received salaries between February and May 2020; he stated, however, that delays had been commonplace in his labour supply company since early 2019.
Other
Not Reported (
Labour supplier
)
- Employer
Affected
Total individuals affected:
1
Migrant & immigrant workers: (
1
- Kenya
, Security companies
, Gender not reported
)
Issues
Wage Theft
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: None reported
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 21 Apr 2020
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
"Trizah", a Nigerian cleaner, told HRW her employer did not consult her and her colleagues before stopping their pay during the COVID-19 pandemic, as was stipulated by the government.
Other
Not Reported (
Cleaning & maintenance
)
- Employer
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
Indian site engineer "Varun" had been in Qatar since 2016 and first reported his employer for salary abuses at the Labour Relations department in August 2019.
Other
Not Reported (
Engineering
)
- Employer
Affected
Total individuals affected:
1
Migrant & immigrant workers: (
1
- India
, Engineering
, Gender not reported
)
Issues
Wage Theft
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: In July 2020 he was still waiting to receive outstanding pay for February – August 2019, end-of-service benefits and his ticket to India. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, his wait has become longer.
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 1 Feb 2020
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
Over 1,000 workers at a trading and construction company with over 25 projects in Qatar, some of which include a World Cup stadium and associated infrastructure, experienced salary delays. Between September 2019 and February 2020 500 management staff had five months’ worth of wages delayed; 500 labourers had two months’ worth of wages delayed. Management staff were made to work without pay and were threatened with deductions and told HRW labourers also experienced the same threats. At least one worker had to take a loan, and when he defaulted he was placed under a travel ban.
Companies
FIFA
- Partner
Projects
Qatar World Cup 2022 Unspecified Projects
- Client
Other
Not Reported (
Construction
)
- Employer
Affected
Total individuals affected:
1000
Migrant & immigrant workers: (
1000
- Location unknown
, Construction
, Gender not reported
)
Issues
Restricted mobility
,
Intimidation
,
Wage Theft
,
Freedom of Movement
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: In February 2020, the workers risked arrest by publicly protesting their wages. The company senior management intervened at the protest and said the government would pay all outstanding wages; the outstanding salaries were paid within one week.
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 24 Aug 2020
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
Kenyan migrant worker, “Henry” took a job as a plumber with a company in Qatar who had allegedly cheated a total of 14 Kenyan workers. Having paid extortionate recruitment fees to secure the job, he arrived in Qatar to find his salary was significantly lower than had been promised. He did not receive wages until his third month.
Other
Not Reported (
Cleaning & maintenance
)
- Employer
Affected
Total individuals affected:
14
Migrant & immigrant workers: (
14
- Kenya
, Cleaning & maintenance
, Gender not reported
)
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
"Priya", the owner of a medium-sized labour supply company stated she had not been paid by her clients, meaning that she did not have the money to pay wages properly to her workers. She had been supplying workers to a construction company and by December 2019 had not received payments for completed work for nine months. The construction company itself had not been paid for two years; they are awaiting payments from a large international construction company (the main contractor) who are themselves waiting for payments from a Qatari public entity.
Other
Not Reported (
Construction
)
- Client
,
Government (
Sector not reported/applicable
)
- Government
Affected
Total individuals affected:
Number unknown
Migrant & immigrant workers: (
Number unknown
- Nepal
, Labour supplier
, Gender not reported
)
Issues
Wage Theft
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: None reported.
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 24 Aug 2020
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
Filipina worker “Samantha” worked as a cleaner at a mall in Doha. She and her colleagues were made to work 12 hour shifts, had their passports confiscated and were banned from leaving the company-provided accommodation. Her salary was less than had been promised and was written in her contract. Before returning to the Philippines after two years of work, her employer refused to pay her end-of-service benefits and used her first month of wages, a “security deposit” to buy her return flight.
Other
Not Reported (
Retail
)
- Client
,
Not Reported (
Cleaning & maintenance
)
- Employer
Affected
Total individuals affected:
Number unknown
Migrant & immigrant workers: (
Number unknown
- Philippines
, Cleaning & maintenance
, Gender not reported
)
Issues
Restricted mobility
,
Withholding Passports
,
Wage Theft
,
Freedom of Movement
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: None reported.
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 30 Oct 2019
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
"Kevin", a Kenyan security guard, paid extortionate recruitment fees for his job. He alleged that his company delays payments and never pays over-time for work. He has had to take more loans to feed himself and his family.
Other
Not Reported (
Security companies
)
- Employer
,
Not Reported (
Recruitment agencies
)
- Recruiter
Affected
Total individuals affected:
1
Migrant & immigrant workers: (
1
- Kenya
, Security companies
, Gender not reported
)
Issues
Recruitment Fees
,
Right to Food
,
Wage Theft
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: None reported.
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 16 Apr 2020
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
"Yoofi" is a Ghanaian security guard. His employer has been delaying his salary since he began working in Qatar in June 2019. The workers have to take credit and borrow from friends to be able to eat.
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
"Sanyu" is a Ugandan security guard. He was paid for only month of work between Sep and Dec 2019, with some given in cash as a food allowance. He is dependent on other Ugandan workers for food money.
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
"Isaac", a Kenyan plumber, was paid unfairly and arbitrarily by his employer. He has also paid extortionate recruitment fees to obtain his job and is trapped in debt. With the COVID-19 outbreak, his employer unilaterally informed him his work hours and salary were being reduced, despite a government directive that changes to workers’ contracts was to be made as a joint conversation.
Other
Not Reported (
Cleaning & maintenance
)
- Employer
Affected
Total individuals affected:
1
Migrant & immigrant workers: (
1
- Kenya
, Cleaning & maintenance
, Gender not reported
)
Issues
Recruitment Fees
,
Wage Theft
Response
Response sought: No
Action taken: None reported.
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 24 Aug 2020
Location:
Qatar
In August 2020, Human Rights Watch released a report highlighting the systemic nature of labour abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, particularly regarding the issue of salary abuse and wage theft. This is one of a number of cases cited in the report.
"Alvin" is a human resources manager at a construction company contracted for work on the exterior of a FIFA World Cup 2022 stadium. His salary has been delayed for up to four months at least five times in 2018 and 2019. He is late on personal payments and has to borrow money to pay them. Alvin told HRW that his salary had been delayed for four months since 2019 and continues to be delayed for up to two months during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Companies
FIFA
- Partner
Projects
Qatar World Cup 2022 Unspecified Projects
- Client
Other
Not Reported (
Construction
)
- Employer
Affected
Total individuals affected:
1
Migrant & immigrant workers: (
1
- Philippines
, Construction
, Gender not reported
)
The author is one of the 93 migrant workers Human Rights Watch interviewed for a recent report on salary abuses ahead of Qatar’s 2022 FIFA World Cup, he has requested anonymity for his safety.
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