Migrant subcontractors protest outside Anson offices
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Date Reported: 31 Янв 2024
Местонахождение: Новая Зеландия
Компании
Anson Construction - ClientДругое
Not Reported ( Строительство ) - EmployerЗатронуто
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Мигранты и рабочие-иммигранты: ( Number unknown - Location unknown , Садоводство и ландшафтный дизайн , Women , Unknown migration status ) , Мигранты и рабочие-иммигранты: ( Number unknown - Location unknown , Уборка и техническое обслуживание , Women , Unknown migration status )Темы
Wage TheftОтвет
Response sought: Yes, by Journalist
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Принятые меры: Victor Lee, who is not a shareholder, became the sole director of the company last November, and said he is taking legal advice and trying to “negotiate with the shareholders. At this moment, a lot of things are quite messy”. Lee called the situation a “little tricky”, and said he wanted more evidence from the sub-contractors about their contracts, according to Stuff. “As you know, the money is not very small, so I have to make sure everything is correct and how much the shareholder has to pay”.
Вид источника: News outlet
“Migrant subcontractors protest outside Anson offices”
In a stark reminder of the importance of transparent communication, fair labour practices, and the need for HR leaders to address wage disputes promptly, a challenging situation involving a construction company and a group of subcontractors has emerged on Auckland’s North Shore.
Since January 15, subcontractors who arrived in New Zealand on skilled migrant visas have been camping out outside a North Shore office of Anson Construction, according to a story reported by Stuff.
They have posted a sign directed the company, claiming “Wages owed will not be paid.
“No answer when calling, no reply when sending emails demanding more than $100,000 in unpaid wages, prompting a unique protest outside the company's office.”
They claim they worked for the company but were not paid properly for two months, according to Stuff.
Victor Lee, who is not a shareholder, became the sole director of the company last November, and said he is taking legal advice and trying to “negotiate with the shareholders. At this moment, a lot of things are quite messy”.
Lee called the situation a “little tricky”, and said he wanted more evidence from the sub-contractors about their contracts, according to Stuff.