New guidelines promote migrant worker rights

New guidelines promote migrant worker rights

Promoting ethical recruitment and responsible employment during the pandemic has become a necessity that can no longer be swept under the rug as cases of Covid-19 continue to spike around the world.

Last month the International Organization for Migration (IOM) launched the Migrant Worker Guidelines for Employers which offers practical guidance for business enterprises on how to recruit and employ international migrant workers ethically and responsibly.

Despite their valuable contribution to the economy, migrant workers continue to be disproportionately vulnerable to exploitation and…