27   large construction projects; Use of registration deposits to repay wages (Migrant Justice Institute, 2021) Establish a system under which the employer makes regular monthly payment of the Indemnity (end of service benefit) to the Social Insurance Organisation or similar body under the government in the country of destination so that the employer does not face the liquidity problem to pay the employees with long service and the employees get their dues automatically without waiting for the mercy of the employer. Non payment of wages, non renewal of visa or any other breach of contract on the part of the empoloyer should be considered as a valid legal ground for an employee to be eligible for local mobility (change of job to another employer) without the need to obtain the consent of the employer.  Private Sector :  Companies should consider the consequences of lay-offs and other employment measures on the visa status of migrant workers and facilitate the transfer of workers to other employers in cases where this is possible, without withholding entitlements or levying any penalties. (Migrant Forum in Asia, 2021)  During the recovery period, companies should prioritise reinstating repatriated workers who lost their jobs due to the pandemic before carrying out any new recruitment. (Migrant Forum in Asia, 2021)  Civil Society  Engage migrant workers and local communities in addressing shortcomings of the current migration system, adopting an inclusive approach to avoid hostilities between host communities and returned migrant workers and offering support in the design of locally led solutions as well as representation in the definition of national legislation. (Migrant Forum in Asia, 2021)  In moving forward, it is important to leverage the positive force of the media, both print and digital, can be an effective tool for the sensitization of the public on the issue of wage theft and migrant workers’ plights, and at the same time help raise awareness among migrant workers of their rights and available remedies against violations. (Migrant Forum in Asia, 2021) Disclaimer: The figures, statistics within the report are based upon the limited documentation of cases submitted to the JFWT platform or separately to MFA. It does not intend to implicate any country, government, industry, employer, etc.

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