25 March 2014
The International
Labor Organization (ILO) said that training for recruitment agencies on new
regulations for sending Cambodians to work abroad will be given to recruitment
agencies in Cambodia. Labor Ministry said that all private recruitment agencies
must comply with eight regulations announced in September under Sub-Decree 190
on sending workers abroad. Agencies found to be non-compliant will be suspended
until they meet the standards of the Labor Ministry.
ILO said the new regulations fundamentally change the legal requirements for private recruitment agencies, with the aim of increasing protection for migrant workers and reducing exploitation, forced labour and human trafficking. With the new regulations, the ministry now has the authority to assess recruitment agencies according to their recruitment practices, pre-departure orientation of workers, employment contracts, job placements, repatriation processes and assistance in destination countries.
The Association of
Cambodian Recruitment Agencies (ACRA) said the training was "very
important" to explain the new regulations and is committed to complying
with the requirements of the sub decree to ensure that workers "enjoy
their rights and benefits from working overseas.
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