In light of these risks, the letter highlights the challenges posed by mass
repatriation, including that employers may take advantage of the situation
to terminate and return workers who have not been paid due
compensation, wages and benefits. They call for states to ensure that
companies and employers are fulfilling their human rights obligations,
warning that without proper oversight states may become "complicit" in a
situation where workers do not earn their wages, have workplace
grievances heard, nor receive justice.
The letter was launched by Migrant Forum in Asia, Lawyers Beyond
Borders Network, Cross Regional Centre for Migrants and Refugees,
South Asia Trade union Council, and Solidarity Center, and endorsed by a
group of international and national unions and labour rights groups.
On 10th July the coalition reiterated their call, outlining three proposed
areas for reform including: establishing an International Claims
Commission, establishing a Compensation Fund for compensation in wage
theft cases; and, requesting states "rebuild migrant-centered justice
systems at the national level" to ensure workers can access justice and
hold employers to account.
On 12th August the campaign released an appeal to businesses outlining
the responsibilities of businesses during the pandemic, and 14 steps for
employers to take to ensure they are protect migrant workers from wage
theft.
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12 August 2020
COVID-19: A time for businesses to act
responsibly in ensuring justice for migrant
workers
Author: Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA)
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