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What is no placement fee policy?
What is no placement fee policy?
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No Placement fee policy
Migrant labour recruitment is complex process and is prone to abuse. What do Governments and employers need to know about recruitment fees?
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The Filipino Rebuild Worker
Based on field work data and and conversations with Filipino workers in Christchurch
mostly carpenters,
joiners, ducting installers,
electricians and welders
male between 30-45 years old
minimum 3-5 years of work experience overseas, typically in the Middle East
married with
2-3 children
high school to college educated
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