Summary
Date Reported: 2 May 2021
Location:
Qatar
Workers at European Guarding & Security Services (EGSSCO) protested over a new contract given to them by the company, alleging that it does not meet the minimum wage threshold. An investigation conducted by the authorities found that all workers' wages according to the new contract complied with the minimum wage threshold. However, the authorities found that the new contract includes a clause violating the non-compete clause, providing that the workers must work for EGSSCO for at least five years and are not allowed to change jobs during this period.
Companies
Al Muftah
- Client
,
Al-Shaheen Holding
- Client
,
Construction & Reconstruction Engineering Co. (CRC)
- Client
,
European Guarding & Security Services (EGSSCO)
- Employer
,
Ezdan Holding Group
- Client
,
Marriott
- Client
,
Qatar Fertiliser Co. (QAFCO)
- Client
,
Qatar Fuel Additives Co. (QAFAC)
- Client
,
Hilton
- Client
,
Qatar Gas Transport Co. (Nakilat)
- Client
,
Qatar National Bank (QNB)
- Client
,
Qatar Petrochemical Co. (QAPCO)
- Client
,
Katara Hospitality
- Client
,
FIFA
- Client
Projects
FIFA Club World Cup
- Client
Affected
Total individuals affected:
4000
Migrant & immigrant workers: (
4000
- Location unknown
- Sector unknown
, Gender not reported
)
Issues
Restricted mobility
,
Wage Theft
,
Freedom of Movement
Response
Response sought: Yes, by Resource Centre; Journalist
Story containing response:
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Action taken: The Qatari authorities have launched an investigation into the case, and confirmed that they have taken necessary actions to resolve the violation with the company and ensure the workers’ rights are met.
The Business and Human Rights Resource Centre invited the publicly displayed clients of EGSSCO to respond and asked them to set out any steps they are taking in response and what due diligence they undertook on EGSSCO before contracting with them.
Ezdan Holding groups, Hilton, Construction and Reconstruction Engineering Co., Qatar Gas Transport Co, FIFA, Marriott have provided responses, while QAPCO, QAFCO, Al-Shaheen Holding, Qatar Development Bank, QAFAC, Katara Hospitality, Al Muftah did not respond. EGGSCO were recently contracted to provide workers during the FIFA Club World Cup; FIFA also provided a response.