Media Release

Abu Dhabi, Jan 14: Bhaskar Devadiga came to UAE with a dream and an intention of earning good livelihood through a recruiting agent to work in a five-star hotel with all service benefits. 

However, upon landing in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Devadiga was forced to work at a cafeteria.  The  owner of the  cafeteria has  made him work for 12 hours a day without a break, and any weekly holiday.  

Being frustrated, Devadiga, rendered his resignation to his employer and worked for one month to cover his notice period as per directives of the Labour Ministry under the UAE Labor Law. But the employer (owner of the restaurant)  not only refused to settle his two months salary but also confiscated his passport.

Meantime, Bhaskar Devadiga approached Emirates India Fraternity Forum’s (EIFF). The representatives of  EIFF took the task in their hands and consulted the officials of the UAE labour office and Indian consulate office to clear the issue immediately. Due to their effort the restaurant owner cleared his  salary dues and released the passport. Devadiga had no words to appreciate EIFF’s help, and was extremely grateful to the association.

He conveyed his thanks to the team and wished that their efforts would continue in the coming days, and returned to his homeland recently.