Working conditions - Do foreigner workers have any rights???

Last activity 16 July 2014 by faymoyo1

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sioux eNew member01 July 2014 14:26:13

Hi

I am hoping there is someone out there that can help me. For the past few months we have been expected to work with no A/C. As you can imagine back in March and April it wasn't too much of a problem but now our classrooms are 30° and this is at 10 am in the morning. In addition to this my office at 10 am this morning was 37°. Is there anywhere or any web site that anyone knows of that I can look at to see if I/we have any rights at all?

Thanks

EhteshamViP02 July 2014 09:55:55

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Sorry to know that but its a common problem in most of the govt buildings here.
Push the mantainence team to fix the problem even if you have to complain daily because they will only move when you will nag them.

riazcdkiSerial expat02 July 2014 13:04:36

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Sioux,

Sorry to know about your problem.

Locals and residents of Asian countries are immuned to higher temperatures. this only means they will not find the ambiant temperatures as painful as you do.

The solution is to let your employers know of the problem, I am sure there are dozens of students and teachers in the same situation and you are not alone.

Convince your employer loudly!

faymoyo1Active member16 July 2014 22:03:01

what rights ? this is saudi , pack your bags and go attitude has been my experience .

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