Manpower agencies charging over Rs10,000 as service fee come under scrutiny

Summary

The Ministry of Labour in Nepal has warned manpower agencies against charging migrant workers more than Rs10,000 as a service fee, urging workers to report violations.

Key Points
  • The Ministry of Labour will strictly enforce the Rs10,000 maximum service fee for manpower agencies.
  • Labour Minister Dipak Kumar Sah urged migrant workers to report agencies charging more than Rs10,000.
  • Agencies found overcharging will face investigation by the Department of Foreign Employment.
  • Complaints can be filed through the government hotline or the Foreign Employment Call Centre.
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