Allegations of Poor Working Conditions
In October 2012 Channel 4 aired a Dispatches undercover documentary that exposed poor working conditions and exploitation of workers on-board the Celebrity Eclipse. Allegations include flying under a flag of convenience to enable the ship owners to be unconstrained by employment legislation, including minimum wages and working hours. The documentary also aired footage of workers who had no rest days in many months along with workers who were forced to pay helpers to enable them to fulfil their duties. The owner of Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Cruises, refute the allegations in the documentary.
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