The General Federation has stated it is monitoring labour conditions on an ongoing basis throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as it receives reports of wage deductions, workers forcibly being put on unpaid leave, deduction of quarantine leave from annual leave periods and terminations.

“Private sector institutions need to exert more effort to protect the national and expatriate workforce and commit to paying their wages, as well as ensure the availability of the necessary health standards at their workplace and residences... There is the need to make them aware of the precautionary measures issued by the competent authorities.”

“The federation will continue to monitor violations of the rights of the national and expatriate workforce in the private sector, and those violations will be dealt with in coordination with the competent authorities." - GFOW