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Italian labor ministry warns against ‘digital gang-master’ threat for migrant workers

Italian labor ministry warns against ‘digital gang-master’ threat for migrant workers

Italy - The Italian labor ministry has issued a warning against the attack on migrant workers in the name of ‘digital gang-master’. On Wednesday, Labor Minister Andrea Orlando said that there is a major risk

Kathmandu Encourages Returning Migrants To Become Entrepreneurs

Kathmandu Encourages Returning Migrants To Become Entrepreneurs

Nepal - Returning migrant workers are being awarded by the Kathmandu government if they are willing to adopt self-employment measures like entrepreneurship. This is to encourage the development of the country’s own economy in Nepal.

Uganda, Saudi Arabia to join hand to ensure migrant workers safety

Uganda, Saudi Arabia to join hand to ensure migrant workers safety

East Africa - Safety of migrant workers has become top priority for the governments of Uganda and Saudi Arabia making them come together to ensure that their rights are kept intact. On Wednesday, the Ministry

Thailand: Authorities Overcharge Migrant Workers For Covid-19 Tests

Thailand: Authorities Overcharge Migrant Workers For Covid-19 Tests

Thailand - Rights activists accused Thai authorities of overpricing Covid-19 test kits for migrant workers in Thailand. Activists said this is discrimination against migrant workers. Migrant workers who wish to work in Thailand are required

Center dismisses reports of migrant exodus, says such claims are baseless

Center dismisses reports of migrant exodus, says such claims are baseless

India - The labor ministry has completely dismissed the reports of migrant workers exodus that might take place during the Covid-19 pandemic. As the experts called out the threat of third wave of Covid-19, many

Australia: Worker scheme ‘rife with abuse’

Australia: Worker scheme ‘rife with abuse’

Australia - Workers who harvest fruits and vegetables are sometimes being paid just $100 for a 64-hour work week in Australia. However, supermarket shelves are filled with fruit and vegetables. The three workers from Vanuatu

Why Is Vietnam Facing Labor Shortage?

Why Is Vietnam Facing Labor Shortage?

Vietnam - The Covid situation is going to affect the supply chain throughout the world economy. Labour in Ho Chi Minh are not happy with the way they are being treated. Their shortage is going

Nepal is not yet leprosy-free; Returnee migrant workers at risk of leprosy in Jhapa

Nepal is not yet leprosy-free; Returnee migrant workers at risk of leprosy in Jhapa

Nepal - Five returnee migrant workers were diagnosed with leprosy in the Jhapa district of Nepal from mid-November to mid-December in 2021. Chief of Nepal Leprosy District Programme Parashuram Pokharel informed this news. He said

Caught smuggling migrant workers to Malaysia, Karium police detains eight agents

Caught smuggling migrant workers to Malaysia, Karium police detains eight agents

Malaysia - As per local media, police officials have detained agents who were trying to smuggle migrant workers to Malaysia in Riau Islands. The Karimun police detained eight people consisting of six men and two

Millions Owed In Migrant Worker Disability Claims In Taiwan; Labour Ministry Urged To Address Their Issues

Millions Owed In Migrant Worker Disability Claims In Taiwan; Labour Ministry Urged To Address Their Issues

Taiwan - Migrant workers in Taiwan are suffering because of occupational accidents. The Ministry of Labour (MOL) was urged by the Control Yuan to improve its monitoring of migrant workers. A report revealed that many