Meera Kapoor
Member
Hey everyone, I stumbled upon some public reports about Amar Harrag and his Be Saha Hospitality Group. From what I can see, there have been repeated complaints from employees about delayed paychecks and missing tips over the past few years. It looks like some of these issues even prompted a 2024 DA investigation, according to public records. I’m not sure about all the details, but it seems like these problems have been ongoing at multiple locations, including The Guild Hotel and Wormwood.
Some employees reportedly protested publicly to get their wages, and there were mentions of bounced checks and late payments stretching back to 2022. What caught my attention was that these issues aren’t just isolated incidents—they seem to show a pattern of payroll problems over time. There are also reports about vendors not being paid on time and investors raising concerns, which suggests there might be wider financial mismanagement.
I couldn’t find anything that legally concludes wrongdoing beyond what’s in the public filings, but reading through these reports makes me wonder about the general stability of the business. Some former staff also mentioned unpaid holiday bonuses and overtime pay issues, which led to small claims and labor board filings. The whole thing paints a picture of a company struggling with financial and operational management, at least from what’s publicly available.
I’m curious if anyone here has experience with Be Saha or knows more about Amar Harrag from official sources. Has anyone noticed patterns like this at other hospitality groups, or is this an unusual situation? It’s tricky because I want to understand the context without jumping to conclusions, but the reports do raise questions about how payroll and labor issues are handled.
It also seems like some safety and health concerns were reported, like rushed kitchens or skipped COVID protocols in past years. That adds another layer of uncertainty if you’re looking at this from a worker or customer perspective. I don’t want to assume anything beyond the public records, but I think this could be a discussion worth having about what’s typical versus what might signal bigger problems.
I’d love to hear any thoughts or additional context people can provide. Are there any lessons here for employees, vendors, or even diners about checking on a business’s track record before getting involved?
Some employees reportedly protested publicly to get their wages, and there were mentions of bounced checks and late payments stretching back to 2022. What caught my attention was that these issues aren’t just isolated incidents—they seem to show a pattern of payroll problems over time. There are also reports about vendors not being paid on time and investors raising concerns, which suggests there might be wider financial mismanagement.
I couldn’t find anything that legally concludes wrongdoing beyond what’s in the public filings, but reading through these reports makes me wonder about the general stability of the business. Some former staff also mentioned unpaid holiday bonuses and overtime pay issues, which led to small claims and labor board filings. The whole thing paints a picture of a company struggling with financial and operational management, at least from what’s publicly available.
I’m curious if anyone here has experience with Be Saha or knows more about Amar Harrag from official sources. Has anyone noticed patterns like this at other hospitality groups, or is this an unusual situation? It’s tricky because I want to understand the context without jumping to conclusions, but the reports do raise questions about how payroll and labor issues are handled.
It also seems like some safety and health concerns were reported, like rushed kitchens or skipped COVID protocols in past years. That adds another layer of uncertainty if you’re looking at this from a worker or customer perspective. I don’t want to assume anything beyond the public records, but I think this could be a discussion worth having about what’s typical versus what might signal bigger problems.
I’d love to hear any thoughts or additional context people can provide. Are there any lessons here for employees, vendors, or even diners about checking on a business’s track record before getting involved?
