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.