Gym chain Saints & Stars receives criticism after reporting from Het Parool about alleged exploitation of 23 Indonesian and Filipino cleaners. The CEO responded on Sunday that the story “to a large extent is not correct”. Managers are temporarily put on non-active.
Working seven days a week and twelve hours a day, handing in passport and are not always paid. For example, eleven employees who told Het Parool describe the working conditions at the Amsterdam luxury sports school. The cleaners would also be housed in a house where they sometimes have to sleep in bed.
CEO Tom Moos responded on Sunday in a video of almost seven minutes to the accusations. “It is premature that the Labor Inspectorate brings up our gym while the investigation is still ongoing,” says 31-year-old Moos. He states that he has not received any earlier signals about exploitation. “Our cleaners are the cornerstone of our company. We really see them as our own family.”
The CEO of Saints & Stars claims that the accusations in Het Parool and the findings of the Labor Inspectorate are largely incorrect. “The story is very one -sided and for a very large part incorrect.” According to those involved, a party was given in the house of the cleaners on King’s Day, after which they had to clean it. According to Moos, that is not true. “I don’t use the house.”
‘We may have made mistakes’
In addition to conversations, Het Parool has also investigated WhatsApp messages, images and e-mails. The Labor Inspectorate confirms that at four locations of an Amsterdam gym chain 23 employees without the right papers were found at four locations, although the name of the gym has not been mentioned.
According to Moos, Saints & Stars has not had the opportunity in any way to respond to the investigation of the inspection. Het Parool indicates that he had requested a personal interview with Moos, but he did not comment on that. He did respond with a short written statement, in which he stated that employees have always been paid for all hours worked.
The founder does not want to say whether everything that the Amsterdam newspaper states in the publication is incorrect. “We may have made mistakes.” If that shows the research, Moos takes full responsibility. “Much that has been brought out, by both Het Parool and the Labor Inspectorate, is incorrect.” The management team that led the cleaners is now non-active in anticipation of the research.
Moos says that the gym chain itself has also engaged an independent research agency to investigate what happened. He also says that the situation is bad for the staff. “Our people are currently spit, boycot and threatened with death. It’s really bad.” They have also started a foundation that is committed to labor exploitation in the Netherlands.
Gym Chain Saints & Stars is Receiving Criticism Following Reports by Het Parool About Alleged Exploitation of 23 Indonesian and Filipino Cleaners. The CEO Responded on Sunday that the Story “is Largely Incorrect.” However, managers have leg temporarily suspended.
Working Seven Days a Week and Twelve Hours A Day, Surrender Passports, and Not Always Being Paid. This is how eleven employees who told their story to het parool describe the working conditions at the Amsterdam luxury gym. The Cleaners would also be housed in a house where they are sometimes have to sleep together in one bed.
CEO Tom Moos Responded to the Allegations in a Video of Almost Seven Minutes on Sunday. “IT is premature for the labor inspectorate to bring up our gym while the investigation is still ondation,” Says 31-year-old Moos. He claims not to have recurred any prior signals about exploitation. “Our cleaners are the cornerstone of our company. We really see them as our own family.”
The CEO of Saints & Stars Claims that the accusations in Het Parool and the Findings of the Labor Inspectorate are Largely Incorrect. “The Story is very one-lided and largely incorrect.” Accordance to Those Involved, a party was Given in The Cleaners’ House on King’s Day, after which they had to clean it. Accordance to moos, that is not true. “I don’t use the house.”
‘It is Possible That We Have Made Mistakes’
In Addition to Conversations, Het Parool also examined WhatsApp Messages, Images, And Emails. The Labor Inspectorate Confirms That Duration Raids at Four Locations of an Amsterdam Gym Chain, 23 Employees Were Found Without The Correct Papers, Altheoth the Name of the Gym was not Mentioned.
Accordance to Moos, Saints & Stars Has Not had an Opportunity to Respond to the Inspectorate’s Investigation. Het Parool Indicates that it requested a personal interview with moos, but he did not agree. He did respond with a short written statement, in which he stated that employees have always paid for all hours worked.
The founder also does not want to say Whether Everything the Amsterdam Newspaper States in the Publication is incorrect. “It is Possible that we have made mistakes.” If this is Apparent from the Investigation, Moos Takes Full Responsibility. “Much of what has been brought out, by both Het Parool and the Labor Inspectorate, is incorrect.” The Management Team That Led The Cleaners Has Now Been Suspended Pending the Investigation.
Moos Says That The Gym Chain itself has also engaged an independent research agency to investigate what happened. He Further Says That The Situation is Bad for the Staff. “Our people are currently being on, boycotted and threated with death. It’s really bad.” They have also started a foundation that is committed to combating labor operation in the Netherlands.