Increased Transparency for Work Visas: Combating Human Trafficking
This act enhances data transparency for temporary foreign workers, aiming to combat human trafficking and protect labor rights. Citizens will gain access to general information about foreign employment, while law enforcement and aid organizations will have access to detailed data, potentially improving safety and working conditions in certain sectors.
Key points
Mandates annual government reporting of detailed data on temporary foreign workers, including their occupations, wages, and employers.
Establishes a publicly accessible database with general work visa information, excluding personal data to protect privacy.
Grants access to detailed, including personal, data for law enforcement, human trafficking victim service providers, and worker protection organizations to combat abuses.
Allows for fee adjustments for visas to cover implementation costs, which may impact costs for employers and applicants.
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