Core Principle A: All Healthcare workers are treated equally and without discrimination
Migrant workers should be treated no less favourably than other workers performing the same or similar work. Moreover, migrant workers should be protected from any discrimination that would constitute a violation of human rights.

 

The Company line managers and supervisors should be adequately trained in working with migrant workers in a non-discriminatory manner, including sensitising staff on the rights of women migrant workers.

 

Kawib Solutions Ltd should not discriminate against or threaten with deportation identifies migrant workers that have become irregular or undocumented migrants through no fault of their own. Kawib Solutions Ltd should explore ways to bring such workers back into regular status, or assist with their repatriation where that is not possible.

 

Core Principle B: All workers enjoy the protection of employment law
Kawib Solutions Ltd understands the universal concept of employment relationship a means by which society ensures workers are protected and relationships are fair and just. Migrant workers should have a legally recognised employment relationship with an identifiable and legitimate employer in the country where the work is performed.

 

Principle 1 No fees are charged to migrant workers
The employer should bear the full costs of recruitment and placement. Migrant workers are not charged any fees for recruitment or placement.

 

Principle 2 All migrant worker contracts are clear and transparent
Migrant workers should be provided with written contracts in a language each worker understands, with all terms and conditions explained clearly, and the worker’s assent obtained without coercion.

 

Principle 3 Policies and procedures are inclusive
Migrant workers’ rights should be explicitly referred to in employer and migrant recruiter public human rights policy statements, relevant operational policies and procedures addressing human rights responsibilities.

 

Principle 4 No migrant workers’ passports or identity documents are retained
Migrant workers should have free and complete access to their own passport, identity documents, and residency papers, and enjoy freedom of movement.

 

Principle 5 Wages are paid regularly, directly and on time
Migrant workers should be paid what they are due on time, regularly and directly.

 

Principle 6 The right to worker representation is respected
Migrant workers should have the same rights to join and form trade unions and to bargain collectively as other workers.

 

Principle 7 Working conditions are safe and decent
Migrant workers should enjoy safe and decent conditions of work, free from harassment, any form of intimidation or inhuman treatment. They should receive adequate health and safety provision and training in relevant languages.

 

Principle 8 Living conditions are safe and decent
Migrant workers should enjoy safe and hygienic living conditions, and safe transport
between the workplace and their accommodation. Migrant workers should not be denied freedom of movement, or confined to their living quarters.

 

Principle 9 Access to remedy is provided
Migrant workers should have access to judicial remedy and to credible grievance
mechanisms, without fear of recrimination or dismissal.

 

Principle 10 Freedom to change employment is respected, and safe, timely return is guaranteed
Migrant workers should be guaranteed provision for return home on contract completion and in exceptional situations. They should not, however, be prevented from seeking or changing employment in the host country on completion of first contract or after two years, whichever is less.