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Security firm accused of 'systematic and deliberate' exploitation of migrant workers
Summary
Tesleem Abdulkareem, an applicant, appeared before the Workplace Relations Commission at a pretrial hearing regarding multiple employment rights claims against BGS Security Ltd (BGSS). The respondent, currently in liquidation, was accused of systematic exploitation of migrant workers and failing to pay wages, notice pay, and leave entitlements. SIPTU alleged racial discrimination and breaches of minimum employment terms, stating Abdulkareem was dismissed without warning during a dispute over a security contract at a Dublin 2 store. The liquidator's representative confirmed the company had no assets to liquidate, noting that management had disappeared and vital records were missing, which may prevent over 50 workers from claiming arrears from the Employers' Insolvency Fund. The liquidator acknowledged a pattern of targeting immigrant workers. The adjudicator closed the hearing without a final determination, stating she hoped someone would be held to account for the situation. The matter was adjourned.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Security firm accused of 'systematic and deliberate' exploitation of migrant workers. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- 2026-03-02 Publication
Why: The WRC heard today that the management of the firm had "disappeared" and there was doubt about whether more than 50 workers would be in a position to claim pay arrears from the Employers' Insolvency Fund because the liquidator had been unable to take possession of vital company records. CNI source report
Case subjects
Applicant
Places mentioned
- North King Street
- BGSS's High Court
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