Press Release
The “Committee for Justice” (CFJ) has monitored delays in the enforcement of court rulings in favor of workers unfairly dismissed by “Sigma” Pharmaceuticals. These delays highlight the persistent challenges faced by workers in securing their lawful rights.
– Two court rulings in favor of workers:
CFJ noted that approximately 60 affected employees obtained two court rulings obliging the company to pay their financial entitlements. However, enforcement has been stalled since 2020.
The first ruling, issued by the Shebin El-Kom Labor Court in 2019, required the company to pay EGP 11,620 as compensation for unfair dismissal. A second ruling, issued in December 2020, obligated the company to pay EGP 101,969, covering compensation and overdue salaries.
Despite the workers taking all necessary legal steps, including filing seizure reports on the company’s assets, the enforcement process continues to face delays that obstruct the realization of their rights.
– Calls for enforcement of rulings:
CFJ emphasizes that the prolonged delay in implementing court rulings in favor of the workers constitutes a blatant violation of their legally guaranteed rights. The committee stresses the importance of intervention by relevant authorities to ensure that court decisions are respected and enforced.
CFJ also highlights that this case reflects broader systemic issues regarding the implementation of court rulings, especially those related to workers’ rights or financial disputes involving companies. Delays in enforcement not only cause financial harm to the aggrieved parties but also undermine public trust in the legal system and raise questions about the effectiveness of current enforcement mechanisms. This reality poses challenges for the state and judicial institutions to enhance the framework for judicial enforcement.
CFJ urges a review of judicial enforcement mechanisms, activation of regulatory authorities to uphold workers’ rights, and prompt execution of rulings issued in favor of workers to achieve justice efficiently and effectively.
