Female migrant workers 'mistreated' - study

Female migrant workers are experiencing widespread discrimination and mistreatment in the workplace, according to a study being published by the Equality Authority today.

Female migrant workers are experiencing widespread discrimination and mistreatment in the workplace, according to a study published by the Equality Authority today.

The research says they have experienced under-payment or non-payment of wages, unethical recruitment practices and breaches of their entitlement to a contract, as well as harassment by employers.