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European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights publishes a series of recommendations to protect non-EU workers

Brussels, 22/08/2024 (Agence Europe)

On Thursday 1 August, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) published guidelines for labour inspectors to better protect migrant workers from exploitation.

In a document entitled “Six Points for Workplace Inspectors – EU Law Safeguards for Non-EU Workers”, the FRA lists key actions to protect the rights of migrant workers in the EU.

Of these points, one of the most important is informing employees of their rights. Migrants, who are often poorly informed, need to be...