Over 700 Vietnamese labourers return to Libya
(VOV) - The Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs (MoLISA)—under the Prime Minister’s direction—has instructed local businesses to resume sending Vietnamese guest workers to work in Libya.
The Libyan political crisis two years ago forced Vietnam to withdraw its more than 10,000 guest workers. The situation has since stabilised and Libya’s guest worker demands have rebounded. Around 700 guest workers have now returned to construction work in the country.
To protect workers’ legitimate rights, MoLISA has asked businesses to obey minimum salary regulations and other conditions that will benefit labourers.
If guest workers are forced to return home earlier than scheduled due to any reasons, brokers should refund 50 percent of their fees. Labour contracts should include provisions to ensure labourer safety for laborers in emergency cases.