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Do you employ migrant workers in Australia? You need to know about new Australian Government laws providing greater protections for migrants at work.

To combat migrant worker exploitation, the Australian Government implemented the Migration Amendment (Strengthening Employer Compliance) Act 2024 on July 1. Key points include criminal penalties for coercive labor practices, stricter monitoring for right-to-work violations and enhanced compliance measures. The Australian Border Force’s Sponsor Monitoring Units have also conducted an educational campaign for sponsors across the country, raising awareness of sponsorship obligations and informing them of their obligations under the new legislation. These updates are likely to result in increased monitoring and enforcement activities. Check out our blog post from Director Anna Michalska for a discussion surrounding these updates and how employers can navigate the recent changes, and use our checklist to assess compliance risks and ensure monitoring readiness. https://bit.ly/4bz2k95 #Australia #Brisbane #ImmigrationServices #ImmigrationCompliance #Immigration

Canada is cracking down on abuses in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. New reforms aim to protect both foreign and domestic workers by enforcing stricter regulations and introducing targeted changes. 🇨🇦💼 Reach out today for more information : +1 647 382 0825 #TFWP #CanadaImmigration #WorkInCanada #LabourReform #ForeignWorkers #ESDC #ImmigrationNews #EmploymentRights #CanadianWorkforce

Social Protection for Migrant Workers in the Gulf Region: Adjusting to a Changing World (ILO) Middle East and North Africa Social Policy Network

As part of the 7th #AbuDhabiDialogue, we met with HE Hans Leo J. Cacdac, Officer-in-Charge of the Department of Migrant Workers in the Philippines, who expressed his appreciation for ADD’s role as a voluntary consultative mechanism that solidifies coordination and discusses policies to enhance protection of workers in member countries. Watch the interview in this video. #MoHRE #AbuDhabiDialogue

The #Cyprus Ministries, involved in Labour & Migration, focus closely on an expedited approach to the examination for foreign nationals' work permit requests. The Department of Labour's employment service has undergone organizational restructuring to enhance efficiency and streamline all operations. Developing an electronic platform and bilateral negotiations with third nations have already started to enrich the labour market.  #residency #workpermit #relocation #immigrationadvice #corporatelawyer #citizenship #naturalization #labourmarket #migration https://lnkd.in/dfrD_muD

In every country grappling with skills challenges, you can see the inertia of the tipping point: it's one thing to reform immigration policy, but don't forget to design the last mile... smooth transition and integration. https://lnkd.in/gSV8DEy7

There are new laws that protect migrant workers from exploitation and level the playing field for businesses that do the right thing. To find out about the new laws and how to report employers, sponsors or others in the labour chain who may be doing the wrong thing, go to: https://lnkd.in/g8xagP7U #migrantworkersaustralia #migrantworkers

"I am humble to host and welcome members from the regional economic communities and AU during the Inter-regional Parliament's Capacity Building Training Workshop on Labour Migration Governance. Together, we aim to enhance policies, protect rights, and build a brighter future for migrant workers worldwide. Our objectives include fostering collaboration, deepening understanding of labor migration governance, and exploring innovative solutions for a fairer, more inclusive world. #LabourMigration #GlobalGovernance #Collaboration"

Migration is a complex issue that requires critical examination to uncover its true impact. Is it a form of rescue aid or a modern manifestation of the slave trade? Despite having qualifications and experience, migrants often face challenges in securing professional positions and end up in menial roles like warehouse work, health care assistance, kitchen portering, cleaning, and waitressing. This situation raises questions about whether migration has inadvertently led to a situation akin to legalized slave labor for African migrants, who receive minimal pay that is further reduced by taxation. #Migration #AfricanMigrants #ProfessionalChallenges