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Jonathan Reynolds © House Of Commons
Policy 3 Feb 2025

Why the Fair Work Agency needs a migrant worker focus

Given the position of foreign-born workers in the labour market, the Fair Work Agency (FWA) - the single body that will be tasked with enforcing employment rights - must function to support them. (Image © House of Commons)

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Seema Malhotra
Policy 23 Jan 2025

MPs agree that work sponsorship system needs reform in key Westminster debate

Could a “Certificate of Common Sponsorship” be the solution to the widespread exploitation experienced by workers on sponsored visas? We unpack the debate and the government's response.

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Yvette Cooper And Policeman
Data analysis 28 Nov 2024

Drop in visas for carers indicates tougher Home Office action on sponsors, but insufficient protection for migrants and the care sector

Greater Home Office due diligence has resulted in stricter licensing requirements and more licence revocations, but this isn't enough to protect migrant workers from exploitation.

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The Forgotten Third Migrant Workers' Views On Improving Conditions In England's Adult Social Care Sector
Research 12 Nov 2024

The forgotten third: Migrant workers' views on improving conditions in England's adult social care sector

Finding that migrant care workers are suffering persistent employment rights breaches, but are dissuaded from reporting, we present recommendations for sector-level and immigration reform.

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Labour Party Conference 2024 What It Might Mean For Workers' Rights Advocates
Policy 1 Oct 2024

Labour Party Conference 2024: What it might mean for workers' rights advocates

We headed to Liverpool to raise awareness of migrants and vulnerable workers’ issues. Here's what we learnt about Labour's plans for vulnerable workers - and how we might influence them.

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