Indian Care Worker Awarded Nearly £30,000 After Employer Fails to Provide Work in UK
Indian man awarded almost £30,000 after UK employer failed to provide work
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Shabin Shaji, an Indian care worker, has been awarded nearly £30,000 by an employment tribunal after his employer, Swan Care Solutions Ltd, failed to provide him with any work for a year. Shaji emigrated to the UK under a post-Brexit visa scheme, facing destitution due to the lack of employment.
- 01Shabin Shaji emigrated from Kerala, India, to the UK in 2023 under a post-Brexit visa scheme.
- 02He paid £17,000 to agents for securing a job and received a certificate of sponsorship from Swan Care Solutions.
- 03Despite being ready and willing to work, Shaji was not assigned any shifts for a year, leading to severe financial hardship.
- 04The employment tribunal ordered Swan Care Solutions to pay Shaji £28,843.54 in wages and holiday pay, plus £8,700 in costs.
- 05The charity Work Rights Centre highlighted the plight of many migrant workers facing similar situations in the UK.
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Shabin Shaji, a 33-year-old Indian citizen, has been awarded nearly £30,000 by an employment tribunal after his employer, Swan Care Solutions Ltd, failed to provide him with any work for a year. Shaji moved to Stafford, England, believing there was a major shortage of healthcare workers, and paid £17,000 to agents for job placement. Although he received a certificate of sponsorship, he was left destitute as Swan Care Solutions did not assign him any shifts despite his readiness to work. The tribunal ruled that Shaji was treated as a zero-hours worker without actually being one, resulting in unauthorized deductions from his wages. The tribunal's decision included £28,843.54 in wages and holiday pay, along with £8,700 in costs for Swan Care Solutions. Shaji's experience reflects broader issues faced by migrant workers in the UK, as highlighted by the Work Rights Centre, which advocates for reform in the skilled worker visa system to protect employee rights.
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Shabin Shaji's case highlights the risks faced by migrant workers in the UK, particularly in the healthcare sector, and raises awareness about the need for better protections and support.
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