Interdisciplinary journal of management sciences., Год журнала: 2024, Номер 1, С. 1 - 20

Опубликована: Июль 2, 2024

The study aimed to investigate the experiences and exploitation of Ugandan migrant domestic workers who returned from Saudi Arabia. followed a constructivist paradigm, an interpretive framework that focuses on individuals' understanding world their creation unique meanings. A qualitative approach was utilised, specifically employing phenomenological case design. Data gathered through unstructured interviews with twenty-eight (28) workers. Thematic analysis employed analyse data. findings regarding lived returnee were visualised concept maps created using NVivo version 10.0. discovered workers' primarily related interactions various individuals in employers' households, including dealing abusive employers, inconsiderate children relatives, challenging working conditions. Other involved unfriendly environment, carrying out difficult tasks, facing heavy workloads, experiencing occupational health difficulties, enduring physical abuse, inadequate rest, food deprivation, sexual advances, false allegations. Consequently, providing legal protection for Arabia is crucial. Although progress has been made addressing gaps, particularly weekly rest days, more work remains. This includes implementing or expanding minimum wages aligning hour restrictions those applicable other It therefore recommended Uganda revise labour export laws ensure rights are respected.

Язык: Английский