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HR Ministry says it's not responsible for policing labour outsourcing

The Human Resources Ministry said the Labour Department, which comes under the ministry, does not have the jurisdiction to act against companies that outsource migrant workers to third-party employers.

Migrant labour outsourcing is the practice where companies register as employers, but instead supply the workers to others for a fee. This practice is condemned by rights advocates for perpetuating forced labour.

The ministry also said the Labour Department has...


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