Landmark ruling bans overseas recruitment fees for Pacific workers

A significant court ruling in New Zealand clarifies that the country’s ban on recruitment fees also applies to payments made to secure jobs from overseas.

A recent landmark ruling by New Zealand's Employment Court has clarified that the country’s ban on employment premiums extends to payments made to secure jobs from overseas. This decision is expected to empower Pacific migrant workers who faced pressures to pay fees to secure jobs. Recent figures showed the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment received numerous complaints about such practices, indicating a loophole that has now been closed by the ruling. The Ministry has also highlighted the need for potential fraudulent employment cases to be pursued in local jurisdictions.

Source: PMN News – https://pmn.co.nz/read/pacific-region/landmark-ruling-bans-overseas-recruitment-fees-for-pacific-workers