Government Committee Struggles to Set Manpower Service Fees Amidst Conflicting Demands
Summary
The government committee formed to recommend service fees for foreign employment businesses has stalled after two months of talks, caught between the pledge of zero-cost recruitment and the entrepreneurs’ demand for one month’s salary. The ministry says it is preparing broader reforms, including digitalization and changes to the Foreign Employment Act.
Key Points
- A ministry-led committee has failed to recommend foreign employment service fees even after being given a five-week deadline.
- Entrepreneurs had halted services and protested, demanding service fees equal to one month’s salary, but later resumed work after talks.
- The committee is stuck between Nepal’s zero-cost recruitment commitments and business demands to cover operating costs.
- The ministry says it plans package reforms, including digitalization and amendments to the Foreign Employment Act, 2064.
