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Company Response

26 Sep 2021

Author:
Minor International

Minor International re allegations of poor living conditions among GSS Certis workers

Minor International PCL, and its subsidiaries and affiliates firmly believe in conducting business with uncompromising ethical standards, which include the treatment of employees by any of our vendors, suppliers, and third-party labour providers. We supply all our Business Partners with our “Business Partner Code of Conduct”, which include guidelines of our expectations of compliance regarding Human Rights and Labour Practises.

A couple of our properties had a relationship with CSS Certis before however, they have subsequently cancelled the contract. Currently, none of the properties managed by Minor Hotels in Doha has an active relationship with GSS Certis. When contracting with vendors, suppliers, and third-party labour providers we ensure that they are aware of the standards we would hold them to.

Part of the following timelines

Qatar: 2,000 GSS Certis security workers allegedly housed in poor & cramped conditions while working for big brands; incl. co. responses

Qatar: Workers tell of unsanitary, cramped & inhumane COVID-19 quarantine