Japan: 88 migrant workers left unpaid for more than two months due to factory construction delays; incl. co. comment
Summary
Date Reported: 14 Jun 2024
Location: Japan
Companies
Chateraise - EmployerAffected
Total individuals affected: 88
Migrant & immigrant workers: ( Number unknown - Japan , Manufacturing: General , Gender not reported , Unknown migration status )Issues
Irregular Work , Contract SubstitutionResponse
Response sought: Yes, by Journalists
External link to response: (Find out more)
Action taken: Chateraise commented, "We apologize for the concern and inconvenience caused. We will begin a review of the entire process for accepting technical intern trainees and strive to prevent a recurrence."
Source type: News outlet
"シャトレーゼ 移籍をした外国人労働者88人 ２か月半ほど働けず一時待機に 休業手当を支払いへ," 14 June 2024
[Unofficial description by Business & Human Rights Resource Centre]
It is reported that 88 Specified Skilled Workers at confectionery Chateraise have been put on standby for around two and a half months. And have not been paid due to delays in factory construction plans.
In response to an interview, Chateraise commented, "We apologize for the concern and inconvenience caused. We will begin a review of the entire process for accepting Specified Skilled Workers and work to prevent a recurrence," and said it would pay unemployment benefits to these workers.