By TCN News,
Abu Dhabi: Emirates India Fraternity Forum’s (EIFF) helped an Indian worker trapped in Abu Dhabi as his employer had refused to return his passport.
Bhaskar Devadiga, came to UAE with a dream and an intention of earning good livelihood through a recruiting agent to work in a Five Star Hotel with all service benefits. However, upon landing in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Devadiga was forced to work at in a Cafeteria. The owner of the cafeteria allegedly made him to work for 12 hours a day without a break, and any weekly holiday.
Being frustrated, Mr. Devadiga, rendered his resignation to his employer and worked for one month to cover his notice period as per directives of the Labour Ministry under the UAE Labor Law. But the employer (owner of the restaurant) not only refused to settle his two months’ salary but also confiscated his Passport.
Meantime Mr. Bhaskar Devadiga approached Emirates India Fraternity Forum’s (EIFF). Representatives of EIFF took the task in their hands and consulted the Officials of the UAE Labor Office and Indian consulate office to clear the issue immediately.
Due to their effort the restaurant owner has cleared his salary dues and released the passport. Devadiga expressed his gratitude to the EIFF’s team for their efforts. He will soon be back to India.