The collection examines international labor migration in Asia, focusing on challenges faced by developing countries and national regulatory systems. It offers recommendations for resolving existing problems and ensuring the protection of overseas labor migrants' rights.

Format: Hardback
Length: 318 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2024
Publisher: Lexington Books

International labor migration has become a significant global phenomenon in the context of globalization, and this collection provides insights into this issue through the lens of international law and national law in some Asian countries that are the home countries of migrant workers. The main focus of the volume is on the challenges faced by developing countries in Asia regarding international labor migration. It investigates and determines the current situations in some Asian developing countries with the majority of overseas migrant workers, and it also places some emphasis on the national regulatory systems of policies and regulations regarding overseas labour migration from those countries. In light of the current situation on international labour migration, the chapters outline recommendations and solutions for selected developing countries in Asia to resolve existing problems and effectively ensure the protection of the rights of overseas labor migrants and governance of international labor migration in accordance with international standards.

International Labor Migration in the Context of Globalization: Insights from International Law and National Law in Asian Countries

International labor migration has become a significant global phenomenon in the context of globalization, and this collection provides insights into this issue through the lens of international law and national law in some Asian countries that are the home countries of migrant workers. The main focus of the volume is on the challenges faced by developing countries in Asia regarding international labor migration. It investigates and determines the current situations in some Asian developing countries with the majority of overseas migrant workers, and it also places some emphasis on the national regulatory systems of policies and regulations regarding overseas labour migration from those countries. In light of the current situation on international labour migration, the chapters outline recommendations and solutions for selected developing countries in Asia to resolve existing problems and effectively ensure the protection of the rights of overseas labor migrants and governance of international labor migration in accordance with international standards.

Challenges Faced by Developing Countries in Asia Regarding International Labor Migration

Developing countries in Asia have been confronted with a range of challenges regarding international labor migration. These challenges include:

• Lack of legal framework: Many developing countries in Asia do not have a comprehensive legal framework governing international labor migration. This lack of legal framework can lead to exploitation of migrant workers and abuse of their rights.
• Poor working conditions: Many migrant workers in Asia are subjected to poor working conditions, including long hours, low pay, and lack of access to basic amenities such as healthcare and education.
• Discrimination: Migrant workers in Asia are often subjected to discrimination based on their race, ethnicity, gender, and other factors. This discrimination can lead to social exclusion and economic marginalization.
• Human trafficking: Human trafficking is a major issue in Asia, and migrant workers are often targeted by traffickers. This can lead to forced labor, sexual exploitation, and other forms of abuse.
• Health and safety risks: Migrant workers in Asia are often exposed to health and safety risks, including exposure to hazardous materials, accidents, and disease.
• Migrant worker rights: Migrant workers in Asia have limited rights, including the right to work, the right to fair wages, the right to social security, and the right to access healthcare and education.
• Migrant worker protection: Developing countries in Asia have limited resources to protect migrant workers from exploitation and abuse. This can lead to a lack of enforcement of labor laws and regulations.

  Current Situations in Some Asian Developing Countries with the Majority of Overseas Migrant Workers

  
  

  Some Asian developing countries have the majority of overseas migrant workers. These countries include:

  
  
  • China: China is the largest source of overseas migrant workers in the world, with over 100 million migrant workers working abroad. China has a complex legal framework governing international labor migration, and it has implemented various policies and regulations to protect migrant workers. However, there are still challenges regarding exploitation and abuse of migrant workers in China.
  • India: India is the second-largest source of overseas migrant workers in the world, with over 100 million migrant workers working abroad. India has a complex legal framework governing international labor migration, and it has implemented various policies and regulations to protect migrant workers. However, there are still challenges regarding exploitation and abuse of migrant workers in India.
  • Philippines: The Philippines is the third-largest source of overseas migrant workers in the world, with over 100 million migrant workers working abroad. The Philippines has a complex legal framework governing international labor migration, and it has implemented various policies and regulations to protect migrant workers. However, there are still challenges regarding exploitation and abuse of migrant workers in the Philippines.
  • Thailand: Thailand is the fourth-largest source of overseas migrant workers in the world, with over 100 million migrant workers working abroad. Thailand has a complex legal framework governing international labor migration, and it has implemented various policies and regulations to protect migrant workers. However, there are still challenges regarding exploitation and abuse of migrant workers in Thailand.
  • Vietnam: Vietnam is the fifth-largest source of overseas migrant workers in the world, with over 100 million migrant workers working abroad. Vietnam has a complex legal framework governing international labor migration, and it has implemented various policies and regulations to protect migrant workers. However, there are still challenges regarding exploitation and abuse of migrant workers in Vietnam.

    National Regulatory Systems of Policies and Regulations Regarding Overseas Labour Migration from Selected Developing Countries in Asia

    
    

    Developing countries in Asia have implemented various national regulatory systems of policies and regulations regarding overseas labour migration. These systems include:

    
    
    • Employment laws: Employment laws in developing countries in Asia typically provide for the protection of migrant workers' rights, including the right to work, the right to fair wages, the right to social security, and the right to access healthcare and education.
    • Immigration laws: Immigration laws in developing countries in Asia typically provide for the regulation of the entry and exit of migrant workers.
    • Labor laws: Labor laws in developing countries in Asia typically provide for the protection of migrant workers' rights, including the right to work, the right to fair wages, the right to social security, and the right to access healthcare and education.
    • Social security laws: Social security laws in developing countries in Asia typically provide for the protection of migrant workers' rights, including the right to social security benefits such as pensions, health insurance, and unemployment insurance.
    • Health and safety laws: Health and safety laws in developing countries in Asia typically provide for the protection of migrant workers' rights, including the right to access healthcare and education, and the right to work in safe and healthy conditions.
    • Migrant worker protection laws: Migrant worker protection laws in developing countries in Asia typically provide for the protection of migrant workers' rights, including the right to access legal remedies, the right to be free from discrimination, and the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

      Recommendations and Solutions for Selected Developing Countries in Asia to Resolve Existing Problems and Ensure the Protection of the Rights of Overseas Labor Migrants

      
      

      To resolve existing problems and ensure the protection of the rights of overseas labor migrants, selected developing countries in Asia should take the following recommendations and solutions:

      
      
      • Develop a comprehensive legal framework governing international labor migration: Developing countries in Asia should develop a comprehensive legal framework governing international labor migration that provides for the protection of migrant workers' rights, including the right to work, the right to fair wages, the right to social security, and the right to access healthcare and education.
      • Improve working conditions: Developing countries in Asia should improve working conditions for migrant workers, including reducing long hours, increasing pay, and providing access to basic amenities such as healthcare and education.
      • Address discrimination: Developing countries in Asia should address discrimination against migrant workers, including through the implementation of anti-discrimination laws and policies.
      • Protect migrant workers from human trafficking: Developing countries in Asia should protect migrant workers from human trafficking by implementing anti-trafficking laws and policies.
      • Improve health and safety conditions: Developing countries in Asia should improve health and safety conditions for migrant workers, including providing access to healthcare and education, and implementing safety measures in the workplace.
      • Increase migrant worker rights: Developing countries in Asia should increase migrant worker rights, including the right to work, the right to fair wages, the right to social security, and the right to access healthcare and education.
      • Improve migrant worker protection: Developing countries in Asia should improve migrant worker protection by implementing migrant worker protection laws and policies.

        Conclusion

        
        

        International labor migration has become a significant global phenomenon in the context of globalization, and this collection provides insights into this issue through the lens of international law and national law in some Asian countries that are the home countries of migrant workers. The main focus of the volume is on the challenges faced by developing countries in Asia regarding international labor migration. It investigates and determines the current situations in some Asian developing countries with the majority of overseas migrant workers, and it also places some emphasis on the national regulatory systems of policies and regulations regarding overseas labour migration from those countries. In light of the current situation on international labour migration, the chapters outline recommendations and solutions for selected developing countries in Asia to resolve existing problems and effectively ensure the protection of the rights of overseas labor migrants and governance of international labor migration in accordance with international standards.

        
        Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
        ISBN-13: 9781666940374