9 In this context, the following recommendations are the need of the hour to assist the Indian victims of ‘wage theft’ during the pandemic:                  Initiate a coalition among significant countries of origin to advocate for the rights of victims of wage theft. Documentation of grievances at ports of arrival - The grievances of the returnees should be collected at ports of arrival and departure. At the port of departure in the destination countries, the Indian missions should gather information from the workers. Sign bilateral agreements with major destination countries to address the issues of unpaid wages and other benefits. Information dissemination - Both national and state governments should use the available platforms to disseminate information on the available mechanisms to claim the workers’ rights and register their grievances. Facilitate power of attorney procedure for the repatriated/returning workers at the Indian missions. A co-operation with Indian diaspora organizations would help to identify the needy. Establish a fund at the missions or at the ministerial level to provide legal aid. Ensure minimum wage protection in compliance with the international labour standards for Indian migrants. Establish a 'joint liability clause' for employers and recruiters in the eMigrate contract if workers face exploitation, especially 'wage theft.' Monitor wages and ensure regular payment by setting up a payment registry in the eMigrate platform. The employers should add the payment details regularly. Set up a panel of lawyers to ensure free/affordable legal services for Indian workers. Encourage all the workers, especially those who found jobs through the 'visit visa route', to register with Indian missions. The registration with missions helps the workers to file grievances. Ensure availability of a standard employment contract for all migrants Include in the pre-departure orientation manual a module on accessing the legal service in the destination countries and upon return. Recruitment agents should conduct a periodic review of the activities of the employers to reduce the avenues of exploitation. CSOs should advocate for better co-operation with the governments to address the issue of 'wage theft.' Set up a platform for government and non-government stakeholders to coordinate the grievance redressal of repatriated workers and returnees. CSOs in India should advocate for evidence-based policymaking by sharing the data of 'wage theft' periodically with the governments.