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Less than nine days to Rio, controversy ignited Wednesday over working conditions for laborers racing to repair shambolic conditions at the athletes' Village in Rio just nine days before the Olympics.
As the authorities insisted that the Village was only experiencing teething problems and would be ready shortly, questions arose over alleged lack of legal protection for the approximately 600 people drafted to make emergency repairs.
The Ministry of Labor said in a statement that inspectors had discovered signs of informality in contracts and working days of up to 23 hours.
Fines may be imposed, the ministry said, Inspector Hercules Terra told the G1 news site that the absence of proper contracts for the workers meant that "if a worker suffers any accident or is killed, then the family will not have this guarantee."The Rio 2016 organizing committee did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Earlier, Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes and the Australian team made peace following its harsh complaints about conditions in the Village.
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Paes kissed Australia delegation chief Kitty Chiller on the cheek, handed her a symbolic key to the city and apologized for the construction hiccups, which included blocked toilets, dangerous wiring, and leaks."I saw the things. This was the worst building.
I recognize the problems you faced," a repentant Paes said. Paes' speech was a far cry from his apparently combative reaction Sunday after Chiller lambasted the accommodations as the worst she'd seen in five Olympics.
Less than nine days to Rio, controversy ignited Wednesday over working conditions for laborers racing to repair shambolic conditions at the athletes' Village in Rio just nine days before the Olympics.
As the authorities insisted that the Village was only experiencing teething problems and would be ready shortly, questions arose over alleged lack of legal protection for the approximately 600 people drafted to make emergency repairs.
The Ministry of Labor said in a statement that inspectors had discovered signs of informality in contracts and working days of up to 23 hours.
Fines may be imposed, the ministry said, Inspector Hercules Terra told the G1 news site that the absence of proper contracts for the workers meant that "if a worker suffers any accident or is killed, then the family will not have this guarantee."The Rio 2016 organizing committee did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Earlier, Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes and the Australian team made peace following its harsh complaints about conditions in the Village.
READ ALSO: Fifa President Infantino secretary visit Nigeria
Paes kissed Australia delegation chief Kitty Chiller on the cheek, handed her a symbolic key to the city and apologized for the construction hiccups, which included blocked toilets, dangerous wiring, and leaks."I saw the things. This was the worst building.
I recognize the problems you faced," a repentant Paes said. Paes' speech was a far cry from his apparently combative reaction Sunday after Chiller lambasted the accommodations as the worst she'd seen in five Olympics.
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