Government, Foreign Employment Agencies Agree to Address 15 Demands Within 45 Days
Summary
Foreign employment agencies and the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security have reached an agreement to address the agencies’ 15-point demands within 45 days. The agencies have suspended their protest programs and will reopen offices and resume services from tomorrow.
Key Points
- The dispute between foreign employment agencies and the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has been resolved through a 45-day agreement.
- Foreign employment businesses have suspended protests and will resume regular operations from tomorrow.
- The agencies had demanded reforms on service charges and the withdrawal of actions taken by the Department of Foreign Employment.
- Policy-related demands will be addressed through amendments to the Foreign Employment Act and related regulations.