U.S. Company Liable for Qatar World Cup Labor Exploitation, Lawsuit Alleges

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U.S. Company Liable for Qatar World Cup Labor Exploitation, Lawsuit Alleges
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A group of Filipino workers filed suit against Jacobs Solutions, which oversaw construction of 2022 World Cup stadiums

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https://www.wsj.com/business/u-s-company-liable-for-qatar-world-cup-labor-exploitation-lawsuit-alleges-344ab935the multibillion-dollar stadiums hosting last year’s World Cup in Qatar have sued the U.S.-based company that oversaw their construction, alleging it violated human trafficking laws and knowingly participated in an exploitative venture.This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com.

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