LABOUR
UN publishes guide on rights-based bilateral agreements on labour migration
The UN Migration Network launched new guidance for states and other actors, on how to ensure that bilateral labour migration agreements uphold human rights, including labour rights. Among the general principles, the guidance stresses the need to protect workers and their families in case of loss or change of employment, and to adopt clear and transparent procedures for the extension or renewal of work permits, as well as pathways to settled status and citizenship. Measures to ensure that information, labour rights, equal treatment and effective remedy are meaningfully accessible for all workers, including when undocumented, are included.
LABOUR
UN publishes guide on rights-based bilateral agreements on labour migration
The UN Migration Network launched new guidance for states and other actors, on how to ensure that bilateral labour migration agreements uphold human rights, including labour rights. Among the general principles, the guidance stresses the need to protect workers and their families in case of loss or change of employment, and to adopt clear and transparent procedures for the extension or renewal of work permits, as well as pathways to settled status and citizenship. Measures to ensure that information, labour rights, equal treatment and effective remedy are meaningfully accessible for all workers, including when undocumented, are included.