South Koreans’ views of migrant workers worsen: Survey

This article discusses Korean’s views of migrant workers and how it has worsened over time. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/korean-views-of-migrant-workers-worsen-survey

Recruitment Revealed Fundamental Flaws in the H-2 Temporary Worker Program and Recommendations for Change

A 2018 report documenting the issues faced by the 100,000 workers who travel to US under its H-2 programs’ recruitment system. http://www.cdmigrante.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Recruitment_Revealed.pdf

Australia: Employing Older Workers

This report is a survey conducted to identify possible discrimination of elderly Australians in the workforce. It notes some improvements in the employment of elderly Australians from its 2014 survey …

China: Migrant workers and their children

There were an estimated 287 million rural migrant workers in China in 2017, making up more than one third of the entire working population. Migrant workers have been the engine …

International Obligations regarding Migrant Workers: A Guide for Countries of Origin

The 130-page Guide provides a unique easily-accessible systematic overview of international obligations regarding migrant workers from the perspective of countries of origin, drawing together states’ responsibilities under international human rights …

Russia: Migrants from Central Asia struggle with documentation in Krasnodar Krai

This article is about two migrant workers from Central Asia. Based on the story of these migrant workers the author describes problems in the area of migrant workers’ rights. Thus, …

Refugees or Victims of Human Trafficking? The case of migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong

This article discusses the limitation of the definition of human trafficking, inadequate victim identification and lack of protection system for refugees and victims of human trafficking in Hong Kong. Literature …

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Handbook on Initial Victim Identification and Assistance for Trafficked Persons

The handbook provides the Hong Kong government and NGOs guidance on identifying and referring victims of human trafficking. The handbook also explains the legal basis for the protection of trafficked …

Cases handled by the National Contact Points for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, 2001-2017 summary

This two-page flyer notes that the majority of cases submitted to National Contact Points (NCP) have dealt with employment and worker issues (55%). The majority of those cases arise from …

Germany – Country Report on Non-discrimination (2018)

This report by the European Commission provides a wide range of topics on discrimination, including employment, in Germany. In Chapter 12, Latest Developments, the report provides for important case laws …

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