The iniquity of the kafala system: Lebanon’s migrant workers – exploited, then abandoned
Some employers have also reported the women to the police for alleged theft. This is a common practice used to avoid paying outstanding wages and return tickets, and a way to disavow any responsibility for the employee. And now this tactic seems to be serving another purpose as well. "One of the madams wrote: You stole a hairdryer, if you give it back, you'll get your passport. But that's just a trick to make the worker come back, so that she can be locked up," says Foi'elle.
English | August 21, 2020
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