Thousands of Keralites flew back home from across the world during the pandemic after losing
their jobs. According to a report by the Centre for Indian Migrant Studies (CIMS), around Rs 1,180
crores is yet to be paid as salaries and benefits for these expatriates.
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Some companied took advantage of the situation. Some of the Gulf returnees file complaints
against companies and employers in foreign countries over dues. Some company owners
exploited the Covid-crisis to slash salaries. They were also denied employment benefits and
gratuity.
On the basis of accurate records and calculations of the wage system in the foreign countries,
CIMS have conducted a study on 3945 expatriate workers who returned from abroad, reveals
the loss of more than Rs 62 crores due to wage theft.