Limiting risks when exporting labor

Sending workers to work abroad under contracts is an important solution in the process of implementing the Target Program to create jobs and reduce poverty sustainably. In 2023, with the attention, drastic action and responsibility of all levels, branches, units and businesses, the whole province has sent 2,873 workers to work abroad for a limited time under contracts, reaching 143.6% of the plan, an increase of 119.2% over the same period in 2022.

Students participate in the Labor Export Study Abroad Consulting Day in Doan Hung district.

Although positive results have been achieved, in reality, many people still contact and complete procedures to work abroad under contracts through brokers without directly dealing with organizations and businesses. are allowed to send workers abroad to work under contracts, so there are many potential risks, even fraud.

Comrade Nguyen Hien Ngoc - Head of the Department of Employment - Labor Safety, Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs said: "To avoid risks and limit being scammed by brokers, recently the Provincial People’s Committee has directed the Department of Labor - TB and Social Affairs have closely coordinated with sectors and localities to organize extensive propaganda on mass media to let people and workers know about the Party and State’s guidelines and policies on activities. The initiative to send Vietnamese workers to work abroad for a limited period of time according to regulations and the difficulties, risks and negative consequences for the form of labor through brokers, increased costs, potential hides many risks.

Foreign language training - one of the mandatory conditions to participate in study abroad and labor export.

Linking and connecting with businesses recruiting workers to work abroad in the province in the past time and is currently being implemented as follows: The Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs selects businesses and units. was granted a recruitment license by the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs to send workers to work abroad under contracts with reputable qualifications to introduce to localities; At the same time, we require businesses to coordinate with localities and vocational education institutions to do a good job of training vocational skills, foreign languages, and fostering necessary knowledge for workers before going to work abroad. outside; Fully disclose information about the costs employees must pay, salaries, income, working conditions, social welfare regimes and commitments to support employees from the time they prepare to go to work. abroad and during the process of working abroad until returning home.

Leaders of Tien Dat International Development Joint Stock Company saw off students participating in study abroad and labor export in the Japanese market.

The Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs has directed the Vocational Education and Training Employment Service Center of Phu Tho province to promote job transaction sessions, connect and coordinate closely with recruiting businesses to organize consulting and introduce jobs directly to people. Workers wishing to work abroad under contract. The People’s Committees of districts, cities and towns also direct communes, wards and towns to increase information and propaganda on the mass media about foreign labor markets so that workers can grasp, choose and post. Sign up to work abroad under contract. Information on reputable units with sufficient legal capacity to ensure the introduction of young people working abroad to stable jobs at foreign enterprises.

To limit violations of labor contracts by units sending workers abroad that are not reputable enough, workers should contact businesses that have been granted operating licenses by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs. Services for sending Vietnamese workers to work abroad under contract. Search address: http://www.dolab.gov.vn or contact the province’s Vocational Education and Training Center for guidance and advice according to regulations.

International students of Phu Tho province and international friends participate in study abroad and labor export in Japan.

On the other hand, the Provincial People’s Committee directed the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs to coordinate with the People’s Committees of districts, cities and towns, and direct relevant agencies to promote information and propaganda work on the Party’s guidelines and policies and the State’s laws. Countries and markets receiving labor on mass media to let workers know and fully, accurately and transparently disclose fees, wages, and benefits of workers before leaving. working abroad and the employee’s responsibilities in implementing labor contracts and host country laws when working abroad.

Strengthen the management and supervision of activities of enterprises with the function of sending workers to work abroad (licensed by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs) to recruit workers in the area to encourage and create favorable conditions. for capable and reputable units. At the same time, screen units with limited capacity, weaknesses, and violations to promptly prevent illegal and fraudulent activities in sending workers to work abroad under contracts.

Anh Duong