‘He didn’t have a contract for me’: the Indian careworkers who paid agents to work in Britain
Zusammenfassung
Date Reported: 2 Jul 2024
Standort: Vereinigtes Königreich
Unternehmen
Flamelily Care - Employer , London Radiant Group - Other Value Chain Entity , Brittish Group - Other Value Chain EntityBetroffen
Total individuals affected: 2
Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Indien , Gesundheitswesen , Men , Documented migrants )Themen
Contract Substitution , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , Irregular Work , Personalbeschaffungsgebühren , Dismissal , Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure TimeAntwort
Antwort erbeten: Ja, von Journalist
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Ergriffene Maßnahmen: The owner of London Radiant Group told the Guardian he provided logistical support for incoming migrants such as training and accommodation, for which he charged a varying fee. He said "We as a company help other overseas businesses for their customers in onboarding such as airport pickups, accommodation, general training through third-party providers...For these reasons there is a fee that we charge depending on the level of support, however we do not provide any certificate of sponsorship or employment to anybody.” Flamelily said: “The claims made about our company offering nonexistent or unsuitable work opportunities to migrant workers are categorically false. Flamelily Care Ltd operates transparently and ethically, and we are committed to upholding the welfare and rights of all employees and visa applicants... “In response to these allegations, we are launching our own internal investigation to thoroughly examine these accusations and ensure that our practices align with our values and legal obligations. We are also liaising with legal advisers to understand the full scope of these claims and take appropriate action.”
Art der Quelle: News outlet
Zusammenfassung
Date Reported: 2 Jul 2024
Standort: Vereinigtes Königreich
Unternehmen
Homecare1st - EmployerBetroffen
Total individuals affected: 12
Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Indien - Sector unknown , Women , Documented migrants ) , Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Location unknown , Gesundheitswesen , Men )Themen
Minimum Wage , Denial of leave , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy , Access to Justice & Legal Protection , Personalbeschaffungsgebühren , Informationszugang , Contract SubstitutionAntwort
Antwort erbeten: Ja, von Journalist
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Ergriffene Maßnahmen: The company told journalists: “All employees are aware of the channels within the company to raise any concerns they may have, if they wish, and none were raised.”
Art der Quelle: News outlet
… The Guardian has spoken to dozens of migrant workers, all of whom described going through similar experiences…
Jenny paid Sebastian £16,000 [in recruitment charges]…
…Jenny was introduced to a British intermediary. In his case this was a company called London Radiant Group, run by a man called Yusuf Badarudeen…
Badarudeen said in a statement: “We as a company help other overseas businesses for their customers in onboarding such as airport pickups, accommodation, general training through third-party providers…
… Sebastian gave Jenny a certificate of sponsorship endorsed by Flamelily…
Jenny got almost nothing he says he was promised…
Ambooken paid Badarudeen for what he said he thought were immigration services, putting over £2,000 in a UK account belonging to …Brittish Group Ltd [sic]…
Matewe said: “The claims made about our company offering nonexistent or unsuitable work opportunities to migrant workers are categorically false. Flamelily Care Ltd operates transparently and ethically, and we are committed to upholding the welfare and rights of all employees and visa applicants.”…
She was due to work for a care provider called Homecare1st, which sponsored her visa. ..
Mwenya told the Guardian: “All employees are aware of the channels within the company to raise any concerns they may have, if they wish, and none were raised.”…