The regional bodies demanded a transitional justice mechanism for the migrants who have lost their jobs. The mechanism needs to guarantee that all repatriated workers with legitimate claims are able to access justice and some kind of compensation, it said. Safeguards must be put in place to ensure that migrants are able to pursue their cases post return, the statement said. "Access to legal advice and support, facilitating power of attorney procedures, and easing requirements for in-person testimony and court appearance or appearance in front of a tribunal/grievance mechanism are paramount," the rights bodies said. The states should require employers and businesses to keep all employment records, including payroll, employee lists, and hours worked and allow workers to take copies of their records with them. "The millions who are and will be repatriated will impact the development trajectory of families for whom a single migrant worker is a source of hope for a better future for generations to come. "If [the wage issues are] unaddressed at this time, we run the risk of forever delinking the patterns that connect migration to development, as the stories of the lives of migrant workers will bear witness to this mass injustice for years to come." Stay updated on the go with The Daily Star Android & iOS News App. Click here to download it for your device. The Daily Star Breaking news alert on your phone Grameenphone: Type START <space> BR and send SMS it to 22222 Robi: Type START <space> BR and send SMS it to 2222 Banglalink: Type START <space> BR and send SMS it to 2225 Find more information on SMS subscription LEAVE YOUR COMMENTSCOMMENT POLICY TOP NEWS