http://www.leeds.ac.uk/educol/documents/000001172.htm (accessed on 23 May 2012) (accessed on 24 May 2012) (accessed on 25 May 2012) http://www.iza.org/conference_files/worldb2011/vazquez-alvarez_r1528.pdf (accessed on 6 June 2012) http://esa.un.org/migration/p2k0data.asp (accessed on 23 May 2012) http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home.html Appendix Appendix 1 Changes in Labour Migration Legislation and Policy in South Asian Countries since 2005 Subsequent Main Statute Key Provisions Decrees Country Bangladesh Emigration Overseas Provision of legal assistance Ordinance Employment to overseas workers. Signature of (1982) Policy (2006) bilateral agreements with labour receiving countries. Establishment of labour standards in terms of working hours, rate of wages, overtime, leave entitlement, health services, and freedom of mobility. Increased regulation of the migration process. Improved coordination between governmental and stakeholders. Source: IOM country assessment. India Emigration Act Emigration Higher application fees and (1983) (Amendments) security deposit; obligation to (2009) produce documents verifying qualifications and financial health for recruiting agencies. Obligation for recruiting agencies to arrange pre-departure skill testing; insure workers; cap workers' fees at 45 days worth of wages; renew workers' visas; and ensure the provisions of employment contracts are respected by the foreign employer.
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/educol/documents/000001172.htm (accessed on 23 May 2012) (accessed on 24 May 2012) (accessed on 25 May 2012) http://www.iza.org/conference_files/worldb2011/vazquez-alvarez_r1528.pdf (accessed on 6 June 2012) http://esa.un.org/migration/p2k0data.asp (accessed on 23 May 2012) http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home.html Appendix Appendix 1 Changes in Labour Migration Legislation and Policy in South Asian Countries since 2005 Country Main Statute Subsequent Decrees Key Provisions Bangladesh Emigration Ordinance (1982) Overseas Employment Policy (2006) Provision of legal assistance to overseas workers. Signature of bilateral agreements with labour receiving countries. Establishment of labour standards in terms of working hours, rate of wages, overtime, leave entitlement, health services, and freedom of mobility. Increased regulation of the migration process. Improved coordination between governmental and stakeholders. Source: IOM country assessment. India Emigration Act (1983) Emigration (Amendments) (2009) Higher application fees and security deposit; obligation to produce documents verifying qualifications and financial health for recruiting agencies. Obligation for recruiting agencies to arrange pre-departure skill testing; insure workers; cap workers' fees at 45 days worth of wages; renew workers' visas; and ensure the provisions of employment contracts are respected by the foreign employer.