The Harinas Bufort workforce has reported wage arrears to the Labor Inspectorate, with a spokesperson representing the roughly twenty members explaining that the company currently owes the August and September salaries, along with two additional payments. The source notes that the firm’s situation has worsened since it moved last September to Mutxamel from its former facilities in Alicante, in the Benalúa district. Families relying on these wages have faced mounting uncertainty, as cash flow tightens and conversations with management offer no clear timeline for back pay. The pattern of late payments has become a persistent concern, raising questions about the company’s viability and the welfare of workers who depend on regular salaries to cover rent, groceries, and other essentials.
The relocation, affecting both Bufort and Harinas Cloquell, stemmed from an agreement with the City Council of Alicante, through which the council would become the owner of the old factories. The arrangement was framed as a municipal repositioning of industrial assets intended to preserve local employment while reorganizing production facilities. In practice, workers say, this shift did not deliver the intended financial security, and it left staff adjusting to new administrative structures without guaranteeing timely remuneration.
For Bufort, the relocation was completed about a year ago, and since then workers say the situation has not improved. In fact, they add, delays in paying wages have become routine, with some instances seeing three months of salaries and one payment overdue. The prolonged arrears have strained personal finances, forcing families to stretch budgets and seek short-term solutions as the calendar advances. The employees stress that there is no reliable schedule for when those overdue payments will be settled, creating a climate of anxiety and doubts about the future of the business.
This reality has left workers facing economic hardship, especially those with mortgages or other recurring expenses. The debt owed to the staff has been reported to the Labor Inspectorate so that appropriate remedies can be put in place and the situation can be assessed under the applicable labor laws. In addition, the case underscores how wage delays can ripple through the local economy, affecting not only households but also service providers and lenders connected to the payroll cycle.
The spokesperson also notes that the company is struggling to meet customer orders on time, which adds to concerns among staff and hints at broader operational issues. Delays in production and dispatch create a feedback loop that heightens employee anxiety about job security while potentially eroding client trust and future orders. The situation emphasizes the tension between maintaining production lines and honoring payroll commitments in a small manufacturing operation facing financial strain.
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Lastly, the company has not provided its version of events despite repeated requests, leaving the narrative to unfold through the accounts of workers and regulatory bodies rather than corporate commentary. Without an official statement, observers have limited information about the company’s plan to address the arrears and stabilize operations.