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Migrant worker alleges security firm has practice of not paying those 'deficient' in English
Summary
James Ajibola, a migrant security guard, lodged a complaint with the Workplace Relations Commission alleging that BGS Security Ltd withheld wages for about 230 hours of work in Dublin from July to September 2024. He claimed the company paid only those with long tenure and that workers with limited English were not paid. Ajibola said he was told to "beg" for wages and that a manager cited a "mistake" with his Revenue record. He reported receiving payslips for July, August and September but no actual payment. The company did not attend the hearing; the adjudicator proceeded after confirming notice. Ajibola's evidence included a message from a director apologising for payroll delays. The adjudicator promised a decision within a few weeks, noting enforcement mechanisms exist if the company refuses to comply.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Migrant worker alleges security firm has practice of not paying those 'deficient' in English. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- July 2024 Other
- 30 July Other
- 10 September 2024 Other
- September 2024 Other
- 2025-01-24 Publication
Why: "Because it's just a day, they said they would pay the August [wages] and the one day I'd done in July. CNI source report
Places mentioned
- Dame Street
- George's Street
Topics
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