Transcript Institute for Business and Human Rights - Institute for Business and Human Rights

Dr. Katharine Jones
[email protected]
www.ihrb.org
Business and Migration
Roundtables for Collective Action
 UK -London - April 2010
 Mauritius - February 2011
 Bangladesh - Dhaka - June 2011
 India – Delhi - March 2012
3D Principles for safe migration
Dirty - Demeaning - Dangerous
Decency of work
Dignity of the individual
Due diligence of process
An overarching set of
human rights principles for the
responsible recruitment and
employment of migrant workers
From recruitment through
employment to return
Foundational Principle A
Equal treatment and non-discrimination
Migrant workers should not be treated less favourably than other
workers performing the same / similar work, and should not be
subject to any discrimination that would constitute a violation of
human rights.
Foundational Principle B
The protection of law
Migrant workers should have a legally recognised employment
relationship with an identifiable and legitimate employer in the
country where the work is performed.
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4.
No fees charged to workers
Clarity and transparency of worker contracts
Inclusive policies and procedures
Non retention of passports and identity
documents
5. Regular direct and timely payment
6. Worker Representation
7. Safe and decent conditions of work
8. Safe and decent living conditions
9. Access to remedy
10. Safe and timely return guaranteed
EC Sector Guidance for Employment
& Recruitment Agencies
http://www.ihrb.org/project/eu-sectorguidance/index.html