Thirteen migrant laborers from a Morbi factory have returned to Tatanagar, Jharkhand, citing alleged non-payment of wages and mistreatment. Following their return, the Jharkhand Labour Department initiated communication, prompting the Assistant Labour Commissioner of Morbi to issue a notice to Agilis Vitrified Pvt ltd, the factory involved. A partner at Agilis Vitrified Pvt ltd confirmed the laborers commenced work on August 30 under a specific contractor. Morbi Assistant Labour Commissioner J.R. Jadeja stated the notice addresses an identified issue with a labor contractor, noting workers’ claims that their wages were referred to the contractor, who was reportedly absent. One laborer alleged physical assault by individuals connected to the contractor. Additionally, local police visited the factory after an alert from the Jharkhand Labour Department regarding the workers’ conditions, confirming the laborers’ desire to return home upon receiving their due payments.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/as-13-jharkhand-migrant-labourers-reach-home-morbi-tiles-factory-issued-notice-over-non-payment-of-wages-10288130/