Dr Katharine Jones katharine jonesinstitutehrb org www ihrb

Dr. Katharine Jones katharine. jones@institutehrb. org 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

3 D 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.

1. 2. 3. 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