Manpower companies threaten to halt overseas job placement unless policy reforms implemented
Summary
Recruitment agencies have threatened to halt overseas job placement unless the government reforms fee rules, lowers airfares, and reopens institutional migration to Europe. The association says workers are still paying huge illegal charges while agencies face penalties and legal uncertainty.
Key Points
- The Nepal Association of Foreign Employment Agencies has given the government a 15-day ultimatum to reform foreign employment policy or face a halt in overseas job placements.
- Agencies want transparent recruitment fees, lower airfares, the reopening of institutional migration to Europe, and broader labour market diversification.
- The Department of Foreign Employment has intensified action against agencies charging excess fees and against workers sent through Indian airports without approval.
- The Labour Ministry says a task force is finalizing a scientific service-fee policy and drafting amendments to the Foreign Employment Act.
