Latest items for LDS-LAW-1
Feb. 20, 2024, 9:55 a.m.
Countries: Qatar
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"In an attempt to tackle violations, Qatar’s supreme committee has been auditing hotel working conditions and an online platform for worker complaints was launched last year" (para 33). "In response to the claims, Fifa said it was steadfast in its commitment to ensuring respect for internationally recognised human rights, takes allegations of misconduct seriously, and has a number of reporting mechanisms in place for anyone wishing to make a complaint, including a workers’ welfare hotline. It added that it was implementing an 'unprecedented due diligence process in relation to the protection of workers involved in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, in line with FIFA’s responsibility under the UN Guiding...more
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"In an attempt to tackle violations, Qatar’s supreme committee has been auditing hotel working conditions and an online platform for worker complaints was launched last year" (para 33). "In response to the claims, Fifa said it was steadfast in its commitment to ensuring respect for internationally recognised human rights, takes allegations of misconduct seriously, and has a number of reporting mechanisms in place for anyone wishing to make a complaint, including a workers’ welfare hotline. It added that it was implementing an 'unprecedented due diligence process in relation to the protection of workers involved in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, in line with FIFA’s responsibility under the UN Guiding...more
Jan. 16, 2024, 6:33 p.m.
Countries: Botswana
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
“Immigration laws have no provision addressing trafficking but there are deliberate measures in place to prevent child trafficking. Anybody travelling with a child outside the country is required to have an affidavit from the child’s parents or guardian. Research to assess the prevalence of trafficking has not yet been carried out. However, the Anti-Human Trafficking Act, 2014 is in place” (16).
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
“Immigration laws have no provision addressing trafficking but there are deliberate measures in place to prevent child trafficking. Anybody travelling with a child outside the country is required to have an affidavit from the child’s parents or guardian. Research to assess the prevalence of trafficking has not yet been carried out. However, the Anti-Human Trafficking Act, 2014 is in place” (16).
Jan. 4, 2024, 10:41 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Amendments to the Penal Code took effect in 2020 to double the maximum punishment for persons convicted of causing hurt, assault, sexual offences and wrongful restraint or confinement against MDWs. The withholding of work permits or passports against MDWs’ wishes is illegal" (4). "[The Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA) and the Employment Agencies Act] safeguards the rights and well-being of all MDWs, [mandates] that employers allow adequate daily rest and weekly rest days (or compensation in-lieu" (29).
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Amendments to the Penal Code took effect in 2020 to double the maximum punishment for persons convicted of causing hurt, assault, sexual offences and wrongful restraint or confinement against MDWs. The withholding of work permits or passports against MDWs’ wishes is illegal" (4). "[The Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA) and the Employment Agencies Act] safeguards the rights and well-being of all MDWs, [mandates] that employers allow adequate daily rest and weekly rest days (or compensation in-lieu" (29).
Jan. 4, 2024, 9:53 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Employers of all MDWs must provide their MDWs with acceptable accommodation, and adequate food, and are responsible for the MDWs’ medical expenses. Employers must purchase medical insurance of at least S$15,000 (US$11,400) for MDWs’ inpatient expenses and Personal Accident Insurance of at least S$60,000 (US$45,560) against accidental death and permanent disability" (29-30). "[T]he law require[es] work permit holders to be deported on grounds of pregnancy" (30).
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Employers of all MDWs must provide their MDWs with acceptable accommodation, and adequate food, and are responsible for the MDWs’ medical expenses. Employers must purchase medical insurance of at least S$15,000 (US$11,400) for MDWs’ inpatient expenses and Personal Accident Insurance of at least S$60,000 (US$45,560) against accidental death and permanent disability" (29-30). "[T]he law require[es] work permit holders to be deported on grounds of pregnancy" (30).
Sept. 22, 2023, 8:51 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: LDS-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-2
"A 2016 presidential decree established minimum employment standards for domestic workers, including national minimum wage protection, an eight-hour work day for domestic workers living outside of their employer’s home, a 10-hour work day for domestic workers living inside their employer’s home, compulsory employer contributions to a domestic worker’s social security protection, and maternity and holiday allowances" (28).
Variables: LDS-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-2
"A 2016 presidential decree established minimum employment standards for domestic workers, including national minimum wage protection, an eight-hour work day for domestic workers living outside of their employer’s home, a 10-hour work day for domestic workers living inside their employer’s home, compulsory employer contributions to a domestic worker’s social security protection, and maternity and holiday allowances" (28).
Aug. 24, 2023, 1:08 a.m.
Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"[A] Domestic Workers’ Association [was created] in 2018... [The] social protection to domestic workers under decree law No. 49/2009 of 23 November 2009 [was extended]" (10). "[T]he Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189) of ILO [has not been ratified by Cabo Verde]"(11).
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"[A] Domestic Workers’ Association [was created] in 2018... [The] social protection to domestic workers under decree law No. 49/2009 of 23 November 2009 [was extended]" (10). "[T]he Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189) of ILO [has not been ratified by Cabo Verde]"(11).
Aug. 8, 2023, 8:30 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"[T]he ILO Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189), [that] secure the rights of domestic workers [is not ratified by Bulgaria]" (10).
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"[T]he ILO Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189), [that] secure the rights of domestic workers [is not ratified by Bulgaria]" (10).
July 21, 2023, 11:58 a.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3, LDS-LAW-1, ERBG-PRACTICE-1, DV-PRACTICE-2
"Dozens of NGO projects are funded by the State Council for the Support of NGOs under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan to support the integration of women victims of domestic violence, women with disabilities, women of vulnerable strata, ensure their social activeness, reveal and develop their creative skills and knowledge and making them as equal and active part of the society to help them realize their potential. Training courses are run to increase their skills in carpetmaking, tailoring, and hairdressing, IT, English and project management. Hundreds of women have joined the courses. While mastering these skills, they have found jobs and improved their social status" (10).more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3, LDS-LAW-1, ERBG-PRACTICE-1, DV-PRACTICE-2
"Dozens of NGO projects are funded by the State Council for the Support of NGOs under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan to support the integration of women victims of domestic violence, women with disabilities, women of vulnerable strata, ensure their social activeness, reveal and develop their creative skills and knowledge and making them as equal and active part of the society to help them realize their potential. Training courses are run to increase their skills in carpetmaking, tailoring, and hairdressing, IT, English and project management. Hundreds of women have joined the courses. While mastering these skills, they have found jobs and improved their social status" (10).more
July 10, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: LDS-PRACTICE-2, LDS-LAW-1, GEW-PRACTICE-1
"According to figures, the number of migrant workers in the country nearly tripled recent years, and eight percent of these are women. In the Maldives, migrant workers are subjected to exploitation and abuse, including confiscation of identification documents, non-payment of wages, and inhumane treatment. Most migrants would not know the procedural information to lodge a complaint, and even if they are aware, most would be hesitant to disclose their undocumented status due to fear of deportation and heavy debt they had incurred in the informal migration channels. It is also crucial to highlight that in several cases migrant female domestic workers are restrained from leaving the employers home through threats...more
Variables: LDS-PRACTICE-2, LDS-LAW-1, GEW-PRACTICE-1
"According to figures, the number of migrant workers in the country nearly tripled recent years, and eight percent of these are women. In the Maldives, migrant workers are subjected to exploitation and abuse, including confiscation of identification documents, non-payment of wages, and inhumane treatment. Most migrants would not know the procedural information to lodge a complaint, and even if they are aware, most would be hesitant to disclose their undocumented status due to fear of deportation and heavy debt they had incurred in the informal migration channels. It is also crucial to highlight that in several cases migrant female domestic workers are restrained from leaving the employers home through threats...more
June 27, 2023, 11:15 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"The law prohibits all forms of forced or compulsory labor" (36).
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"The law prohibits all forms of forced or compulsory labor" (36).
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"As part of the prevention of human trafficking and forced labour in the country, consistent measures are being taken to regularize external labour migration: a presidential decision of 5 July 2018 was adopted granting legal entities the right to hire citizens abroad from 1 September 2018 under a licence from the Ministry of Labour; 200 billion sum have been allocated to a fund set up to support and protect the rights and interests of citizens working abroad; Cabinet of Ministers decisions were adopted on 25 March 2019, 23 August 2019 and 12 September 2018, approving the authority of the External Labour Migration Agency of the Ministry of Labour and regulations...more
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"As part of the prevention of human trafficking and forced labour in the country, consistent measures are being taken to regularize external labour migration: a presidential decision of 5 July 2018 was adopted granting legal entities the right to hire citizens abroad from 1 September 2018 under a licence from the Ministry of Labour; 200 billion sum have been allocated to a fund set up to support and protect the rights and interests of citizens working abroad; Cabinet of Ministers decisions were adopted on 25 March 2019, 23 August 2019 and 12 September 2018, approving the authority of the External Labour Migration Agency of the Ministry of Labour and regulations...more
March 18, 2023, 10:20 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Ethiopia’s Overseas Employment Proclamation No. 923/2016 is enacted with the aim to protect the rights, safety and dignity of Ethiopians who take-up overseas employment. The Proclamation requires citizens wishing to take up oversees employment to complete eighth grade education and secure occupational competence certificate. It also provides for the provision of pre-employment and pre-departure training pertinent to the job they will take and the conditions of the receiving country" (11).
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Ethiopia’s Overseas Employment Proclamation No. 923/2016 is enacted with the aim to protect the rights, safety and dignity of Ethiopians who take-up overseas employment. The Proclamation requires citizens wishing to take up oversees employment to complete eighth grade education and secure occupational competence certificate. It also provides for the provision of pre-employment and pre-departure training pertinent to the job they will take and the conditions of the receiving country" (11).
March 8, 2023, 1:43 p.m.
Countries: Montenegro
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Montenegrin Language Learning Program for Beginners and the Montenegrin Culture Learning Program have been accredited for use with asylum seekers and persons under subsidiary protection. The development of the Curriculum for Advanced Learning of the Montenegrin Language and Culture is also planned" (19). "Montenegro has not yet ratified the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (ICRMW), signed in October 2006. Certain provisions of the ICRMW are not in line with the positive legal regulations governing the status of the stay of foreigners in Montenegro" (31).
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Montenegrin Language Learning Program for Beginners and the Montenegrin Culture Learning Program have been accredited for use with asylum seekers and persons under subsidiary protection. The development of the Curriculum for Advanced Learning of the Montenegrin Language and Culture is also planned" (19). "Montenegro has not yet ratified the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (ICRMW), signed in October 2006. Certain provisions of the ICRMW are not in line with the positive legal regulations governing the status of the stay of foreigners in Montenegro" (31).
Feb. 24, 2023, 12:54 p.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"The Constitution provisions to make foreign employment free from exploitation, safe and systematic and to guarantee employment and rights of the labourers." (17). "Foreign Employment Policy, 2012, Procedures on Registration and Renewal of Orientation Training Institutions for Foreign Employment, 2014, and Guidelines for Sending Domestic Workers in Foreign Employment, 2015, among others, are in operation to protect the rights and interests of migrant workers. A separate policy onsafe migration is being drafted in order to address illegal and undocumented migration and ensure safe migration. Structural mechanisms are in place to promote safe, dignified and decent foreign employment and to create an enabling environment for relations among employers, workers and other...more
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"The Constitution provisions to make foreign employment free from exploitation, safe and systematic and to guarantee employment and rights of the labourers." (17). "Foreign Employment Policy, 2012, Procedures on Registration and Renewal of Orientation Training Institutions for Foreign Employment, 2014, and Guidelines for Sending Domestic Workers in Foreign Employment, 2015, among others, are in operation to protect the rights and interests of migrant workers. A separate policy onsafe migration is being drafted in order to address illegal and undocumented migration and ensure safe migration. Structural mechanisms are in place to promote safe, dignified and decent foreign employment and to create an enabling environment for relations among employers, workers and other...more
Feb. 4, 2023, 6:14 p.m.
Countries: Namibia
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"The present National Development Plan is focused on structural transformation and modernization. Over next five years (2017-2022), Namibia will focus on attaining four high level goals: [a]chieve an inclusive, Sustainable and Equitable Economic Growth, [b]uild capable and Healthy Capable Resources, [e]nsure Sustainable Environment and Enhance Resilience, [p]romote Good Governance through effective Institutions." (8). "Namibia recognises the importance of Life Skills as a subject in the fight against Gender Based Violence (GBV) and other societal problems that the country is faced with. Although it is a non-promotional subject, it is compulsory and must be included in the timetables at schools. It is continually assessed and these marks are indicated on learners’...more
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"The present National Development Plan is focused on structural transformation and modernization. Over next five years (2017-2022), Namibia will focus on attaining four high level goals: [a]chieve an inclusive, Sustainable and Equitable Economic Growth, [b]uild capable and Healthy Capable Resources, [e]nsure Sustainable Environment and Enhance Resilience, [p]romote Good Governance through effective Institutions." (8). "Namibia recognises the importance of Life Skills as a subject in the fight against Gender Based Violence (GBV) and other societal problems that the country is faced with. Although it is a non-promotional subject, it is compulsory and must be included in the timetables at schools. It is continually assessed and these marks are indicated on learners’...more
Feb. 2, 2023, 1:11 p.m.
Countries: Austria
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"The Committee recommends that the State party:... (e) Revise immigration policies to ensure that laws and policies on the deportation of foreign women are not applied in a discriminatory manner, do not deter migrants, refugees and asylum seekers from reporting crimes of trafficking and do not undermine efforts to prevent trafficking in persons, identify or protect victims or prosecute perpetrators" (7). "Furthermore, the Committee is concerned about the following:...(d) The disproportionately high dropout rate at the upper secondary level of education among girls with a migration background and girls whose parents have lower levels of education; (f) The limited access for refugee and asylum-seeking women and girls to integration and...more
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"The Committee recommends that the State party:... (e) Revise immigration policies to ensure that laws and policies on the deportation of foreign women are not applied in a discriminatory manner, do not deter migrants, refugees and asylum seekers from reporting crimes of trafficking and do not undermine efforts to prevent trafficking in persons, identify or protect victims or prosecute perpetrators" (7). "Furthermore, the Committee is concerned about the following:...(d) The disproportionately high dropout rate at the upper secondary level of education among girls with a migration background and girls whose parents have lower levels of education; (f) The limited access for refugee and asylum-seeking women and girls to integration and...more
Jan. 13, 2023, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: LDS-LAW-1, AFE-PRACTICE-1
"Girls also continue to be blocked from entering secondary schools, which have been closed to them across most of the country since the Taliban regained power in August last year." (para 6).
Variables: LDS-LAW-1, AFE-PRACTICE-1
"Girls also continue to be blocked from entering secondary schools, which have been closed to them across most of the country since the Taliban regained power in August last year." (para 6).
Jan. 12, 2023, 10:12 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"In 2016, the government did implement a more comprehensive system to ensure ex-prisoners received welfare and social-service assistance; however, it’s still difficult to keep the jailed rate low when you have so many people who simply want to be there." (para 9).
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"In 2016, the government did implement a more comprehensive system to ensure ex-prisoners received welfare and social-service assistance; however, it’s still difficult to keep the jailed rate low when you have so many people who simply want to be there." (para 9).
July 1, 2022, 11:06 a.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"The Indonesian government also promotes the role of women in ICT-based economy through capacity building in computer programming (coding) aimed at housewife and women migrant workers" (29). "Law No. 18/2017... contains, among others: empowerment and protection mechanism for Migrant Workers’ family who are being left at the sending country; increased role of local government; the cost of migration will be borne by user instead of the migrant worker; clearer division of responsibility and authority between institutions" (33-34). "MoM also issued Regulation No. 18/2018 on Social Protection for Migrant Workers which covers, pension, life insurance and personal accidents" (34).
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"The Indonesian government also promotes the role of women in ICT-based economy through capacity building in computer programming (coding) aimed at housewife and women migrant workers" (29). "Law No. 18/2017... contains, among others: empowerment and protection mechanism for Migrant Workers’ family who are being left at the sending country; increased role of local government; the cost of migration will be borne by user instead of the migrant worker; clearer division of responsibility and authority between institutions" (33-34). "MoM also issued Regulation No. 18/2018 on Social Protection for Migrant Workers which covers, pension, life insurance and personal accidents" (34).
June 29, 2022, 11:33 a.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes the adoption of Law No. 18/2017 on protection of migrant workers, which contains empowerment and protection mechanisms for migrant workers and their families. It also takes note that Law No. 11/2020 on job creation does not change or revoke the rights of women workers afforded under Law No. 13/2003 on manpower" (11).
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes the adoption of Law No. 18/2017 on protection of migrant workers, which contains empowerment and protection mechanisms for migrant workers and their families. It also takes note that Law No. 11/2020 on job creation does not change or revoke the rights of women workers afforded under Law No. 13/2003 on manpower" (11).
May 30, 2022, 9:08 p.m.
Countries: Switzerland
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Among the programme highlights in 2008–2014 were many innovative activities and counselling and support programmes that largely benefit women. A large part of the CHF 8 and 13.4 million allocated to language learning in 2012 and 2013 respectively went to women with children. Early support programmes for migrant children and parental responsibility programmes also received funding. In 2013, the Tripartite Conference on Urban Areas (CTA, a political platform of the Confederation, the cantons and the communes) launched a dialogue on integration on the theme “A healthy life from birth onwards”. Recommendations were drawn up with the overall objective of improving the health of mothers and children of immigrant stock. All...more
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Among the programme highlights in 2008–2014 were many innovative activities and counselling and support programmes that largely benefit women. A large part of the CHF 8 and 13.4 million allocated to language learning in 2012 and 2013 respectively went to women with children. Early support programmes for migrant children and parental responsibility programmes also received funding. In 2013, the Tripartite Conference on Urban Areas (CTA, a political platform of the Confederation, the cantons and the communes) launched a dialogue on integration on the theme “A healthy life from birth onwards”. Recommendations were drawn up with the overall objective of improving the health of mothers and children of immigrant stock. All...more
March 25, 2022, 8:54 p.m.
Countries: United Arab Emirates
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Reports of migrant worker suicides or attempted suicides continued. In some cases, observers linked the suicides to poor working and living conditions, low wages, and financial strain caused by heavy debts owed to originating-country labor recruitment agencies. Dubai police and the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children, a quasi-governmental organization, conducted vocational training programs with some elements aimed at decreasing suicidal behavior" (42). The fact that the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children was tasked with conducting the trainings may indicate that these reports of migrant worker suicides were most frequently about women (JLR-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Reports of migrant worker suicides or attempted suicides continued. In some cases, observers linked the suicides to poor working and living conditions, low wages, and financial strain caused by heavy debts owed to originating-country labor recruitment agencies. Dubai police and the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children, a quasi-governmental organization, conducted vocational training programs with some elements aimed at decreasing suicidal behavior" (42). The fact that the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children was tasked with conducting the trainings may indicate that these reports of migrant worker suicides were most frequently about women (JLR-CODER COMMENT).
March 10, 2022, 10:53 p.m.
Countries: Lebanon
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Domestic workers are not covered under the labor law or other laws related to acceptable conditions of work" (44).
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Domestic workers are not covered under the labor law or other laws related to acceptable conditions of work" (44).
March 9, 2022, 8:57 a.m.
Countries: Italy
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Transnational inter-sectoral Action to fight against trafficking for labour exploitation, focussed on the identification and assistance to victims,...analyse the informal labour of migrants, slavery-like labour, best practices and information/training processes for relevant stakeholders. The resources allocated to this end amount to 438,000.00 Euros" (49). "the...measures for women immigrants who face family, work, social or economic difficulties: a) shelters facilities for women and their children; b) socio-economic measures, including education, vocational training and access to the labour market, as well as protection measures against any forms of discrimination, based on gender, ethnicity and race; c) programmes facilitating the access to public services, also through cultural mediators; d) awareness-raising campaigns on various...more
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Transnational inter-sectoral Action to fight against trafficking for labour exploitation, focussed on the identification and assistance to victims,...analyse the informal labour of migrants, slavery-like labour, best practices and information/training processes for relevant stakeholders. The resources allocated to this end amount to 438,000.00 Euros" (49). "the...measures for women immigrants who face family, work, social or economic difficulties: a) shelters facilities for women and their children; b) socio-economic measures, including education, vocational training and access to the labour market, as well as protection measures against any forms of discrimination, based on gender, ethnicity and race; c) programmes facilitating the access to public services, also through cultural mediators; d) awareness-raising campaigns on various...more
Feb. 2, 2022, 12:28 p.m.
Countries: Madagascar
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"A 2013 decree prohibits citizens from leaving the country to work abroad in countries deemed 'risky,' as a measure to reduce trafficking in persons. Because destination countries are not specifically identified in the decree, citizens may be prevented from leaving the country to work abroad at the discretion of border agents" (13).
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"A 2013 decree prohibits citizens from leaving the country to work abroad in countries deemed 'risky,' as a measure to reduce trafficking in persons. Because destination countries are not specifically identified in the decree, citizens may be prevented from leaving the country to work abroad at the discretion of border agents" (13).
Jan. 10, 2022, 10:08 a.m.
Countries: Philippines
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Government limits on foreign travel were generally based on security or personal safety factors, such as when a citizen had a pending court case, or to discourage travel by vulnerable workers to countries where they could face personal security risks, including trafficking or other exploitation. The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration manages departures for work abroad. It requires overseas workers to register and receive predeparture screening, training, and certification before traveling, and is intended to ensure that future overseas workers deal with legitimate, licensed recruitment agencies" (18-19).
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Government limits on foreign travel were generally based on security or personal safety factors, such as when a citizen had a pending court case, or to discourage travel by vulnerable workers to countries where they could face personal security risks, including trafficking or other exploitation. The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration manages departures for work abroad. It requires overseas workers to register and receive predeparture screening, training, and certification before traveling, and is intended to ensure that future overseas workers deal with legitimate, licensed recruitment agencies" (18-19).
Dec. 27, 2021, 10:10 a.m.
Countries: Taiwan
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Taiwan authorities maintained a 24-hour toll-free '1955' hotline service in five languages (Mandarin, English, Indonesian, Thai, and Vietnamese) available for all foreign workers to obtain free legal advice, request urgent relocation and protection, report abuse by employers, file complaints about delayed salary payments, and make general inquiries. All cases reported are registered in the system for law enforcement to track and intervene if necessary. Among the 187,338 calls, the hotline helped 5,162 foreign workers to reclaim a total of NT$139 million ($4.53 million) in salary payments in 2018" (23). "Locally operated service centers, which briefed foreign workers on arrival, maintained a hotline for complaints and assistance and funded and operated...more
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Taiwan authorities maintained a 24-hour toll-free '1955' hotline service in five languages (Mandarin, English, Indonesian, Thai, and Vietnamese) available for all foreign workers to obtain free legal advice, request urgent relocation and protection, report abuse by employers, file complaints about delayed salary payments, and make general inquiries. All cases reported are registered in the system for law enforcement to track and intervene if necessary. Among the 187,338 calls, the hotline helped 5,162 foreign workers to reclaim a total of NT$139 million ($4.53 million) in salary payments in 2018" (23). "Locally operated service centers, which briefed foreign workers on arrival, maintained a hotline for complaints and assistance and funded and operated...more
Nov. 30, 2021, 2:33 p.m.
Countries: Israel
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"BWAs provided foreign workers with information regarding their labor rights as well as a translated copy of their labor contract prior to arrival in the country. The government continued to help fund a hotline for migrant workers to report violations, and the government’s enforcement bodies claimed all complaints were investigated. The absence of BWAs for foreign caregivers and additional migrant workers not covered by BWAs led to continuing widespread abuses..." (52).
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"BWAs provided foreign workers with information regarding their labor rights as well as a translated copy of their labor contract prior to arrival in the country. The government continued to help fund a hotline for migrant workers to report violations, and the government’s enforcement bodies claimed all complaints were investigated. The absence of BWAs for foreign caregivers and additional migrant workers not covered by BWAs led to continuing widespread abuses..." (52).
Nov. 17, 2021, 8:27 p.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Under the new law, individuals convicted under the Penal Code for any offenses committed against vulnerable victims--...domestic workers--will be liable to up to twice the maximum penalty" (21). "Pregnancy is a breach of the standard work permit conditions for foreign workers, and the government cancels work permits and requires repatriation of foreign domestic workers who become pregnant" (32). "The government also enforced requirements for employers to provide one rest day per week or compensation for foreign domestic workers" (33). "The Labor Relations and Workplaces Division of the Ministry of Manpower provided free advisory services to both foreign and local workers who experienced problems with employers; it provided mediation services for...more
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Under the new law, individuals convicted under the Penal Code for any offenses committed against vulnerable victims--...domestic workers--will be liable to up to twice the maximum penalty" (21). "Pregnancy is a breach of the standard work permit conditions for foreign workers, and the government cancels work permits and requires repatriation of foreign domestic workers who become pregnant" (32). "The government also enforced requirements for employers to provide one rest day per week or compensation for foreign domestic workers" (33). "The Labor Relations and Workplaces Division of the Ministry of Manpower provided free advisory services to both foreign and local workers who experienced problems with employers; it provided mediation services for...more
Oct. 25, 2021, 3:32 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"The law, known as the Posh Act, mandates that employers with 10 or more workers set up committees to receive and investigate complaints of sexual harassment" (para 4).
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"The law, known as the Posh Act, mandates that employers with 10 or more workers set up committees to receive and investigate complaints of sexual harassment" (para 4).