Migrant Worker Policy Guide

A migrant worker is a person who comes to work in one country from another country, or from one region to another within the same country where they are a national for specific purposes of employment. They might have come to take up skilled, seasonal, or other work through visas or work permits. Migrant workers may intend to return to their home country after a set period of time, or may be on a pathway to residency or citizenship.

Migrant workers play a vital role in many economies around the world. They often work in low-wage, high-risk industries, and can be vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. Businesses have a responsibility to protect the rights of vulnerable migrant workers, as well as providing support and guidance to all migrant workers who are relocating from one region or country to another.

The first step in achieving this is to develop and implement an effective Migrant Worker Policy. A Migrant Worker Policy should outline your organisation’s commitment to protecting the rights of migrant workers. It should cover all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment to termination.