HELP and ADVİCE needed

survivor


Joined: 19/03/2011
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
19/03/2011 14:01

hi everyone..im from China and was working as the asian chef in Jasmine Court Hotel for the past 8 months...they fired me 10 days ago as a cost reducing measure (according to them)..my problem is they have to pay me 4 months salary plus compensation (i have my contract) which they r delaying everyday with some excuses...whereas i need to return which i cannot do without getting my money..apart from complaining to the ''calisma daire'' (government work office) what other measures can i take to get my money asap..can provide more details if needed..need whatever advices and help i can get soon..thanks to all

survivor


Joined: 19/03/2011
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
19/03/2011 15:51

Somebody has some media friends. i want to publicise Jasmine Court scandal to everybody.i amn't only one.everybody is waiting the salary.end of this month everybody have 4 months salary inside Jasmine Court.i want to let people know how is Jasmine Court management treat their staff.any helps thanks in advance!

Zoots


Joined: 05/02/2011
Posts: 669

Message Posted:
19/03/2011 17:03

Neih hou, buddy. Have you tried contacting the English language Cyprus Today or Star newspapers? The alternative would be the Turkish language newspapers - Afrika would be a good bet. The trouble with this place is connections and corruption so it may be hard to get a news story out without upsetting the wrong people.

Jasmine Court used to be part of the Nadir empire (may still be) and there would I imagine be a lot of Turkish mafia money being laundered in the casino. Have word with a friendly "lawyer" if you can find one.

jūk néih hóuwahn

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
19/03/2011 17:08

Zoots I think the hotel and casino are now seperate. The Casino is owned by Emperyal Casino a turkish organisation. Survivor good luck. Survivor did you work for the hotel or the casino.

survivor


Joined: 19/03/2011
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
19/03/2011 17:41

hi lilli..i worked in the casino kitchen but the owners r the same as far as i know..name of the company is Glocal...wont the government offices be of any help if i were to complain to them..Zoots thanx for ur comments..i would like to contact the media after getting some response from the government offices..wouldnt that be more sensible?

Zoots


Joined: 05/02/2011
Posts: 669

Message Posted:
19/03/2011 17:46

Hi,

Yes, it would be better to have some kind of official line before you took it further. There is a London-trained barrister just across and up from the social security office called Elicos Liatsos (if he's still in business) who may be able to help.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
19/03/2011 17:49

Survivor did you know Peter Richardson, the general manager. They revoked his contract a couple of months ago. He is in dispute with them. If you would like to email me I can put you in touch with him.my email is guidoandliz@yahoo.co.uk

Marion


Joined: 06/03/2011
Posts: 1816

Message Posted:
19/03/2011 17:51

Sadly Jasmikne Court is not the only place that does nlot pay its employees. Certain universities are the same and you canb complain all you like but the people who own these places are bigger than you or anyone else. All you can do is to keep asking and waiting.

One of the problems is that if there is no money in the kitty, they can't pay you, but 'image is all' and no one is going to admit that they don't have it.

YOu could try the Star newspaper - far more likely to carry your story, or try YeniDuzen!



And why not take up Zoots idea - except of course you will have to pay the man out of money you haven't got. That is the problem here. Many lawyers will help and they are the ones who will gbet the money. No freebies here. But I DO feel sorry for you, really I do,

survivor


Joined: 19/03/2011
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
19/03/2011 18:06

Zoots@would definitely ask for Elicos's contact info from u according to the response i get from the govt. offices..

Lilli @ will email u tonite and yes Peter was my loyal customer we do know each other

Marion @ certainly agree with u that they r bigger and stronger than me with all the connections in the right places..so as u suggested maybe have to play the waiting game a bit longer...



thank u all guys for ur suggestions and am quite confused as to which step to take next...if ull have any new info i would greatly appreciate it..thanx again

oceana


Joined: 12/07/2010
Posts: 395

Message Posted:
19/03/2011 20:18

You have every right to complain Im not wrong because they are the ones who fired you and they must pay your salary along with compensation!!! if you have the contract proving this then you shouldn't have any problems to fight for your right. Im not sure about goverment office but you could take this to the court.

survivor


Joined: 19/03/2011
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
20/03/2011 11:30

why oceana..wont the government office do anything or take some actions on a complaint by me? guess the workers rights r not very stringent here then

Zoots


Joined: 05/02/2011
Posts: 669

Message Posted:
20/03/2011 13:08

Also as foreigners we are all in the same boat for getting justice when something goes wrong. Let us know how things go.

survivor


Joined: 19/03/2011
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
20/03/2011 13:29

will sure keep it posted here Zoots...lets see what they have to tell me tomorrow..hope doesnt have to complain to the authorities...thanx again

dearie


Joined: 08/03/2011
Posts: 142

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 18:08

Hi Survivor * just a thought - would you be able to approach the relevant union even though you are not a citizen or member - if you don't ask you don't get? good luck

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 18:32

i don't think an ope forum s the place to air this problem - i'd go and see a lawyer............



Try Naomi Mehmet -nothing but good reports about her....

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
27/03/2011 18:39

Agree with message 15. Get Legal advice.