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MAURITIUS_Evidence-based learning on effective remedy for migrant workers in labour migration policies.

Evidence-based learning on effective remedy for migrant workers in labour migration policies in Mauritius (Case Study)

Julien Moriceau & Namratha Ramanan
Completed for Anti-Slavery International

One of the main features of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) is its three pillars, which state that there is a state duty to protect human rights, a corporate responsibility to respect human rights and the existence of an access to remedy for those affected by human rights abuses. Access to remedy is the most poorly implemented element of the UNGPs, sometimes described as ‘the forgotten pillar’. 

This publication provides a case study on access to remedies for migrant workers in Mauritius, and was informed by primary research undertaken between December 2020 and January 2021. The study spotted that, in Mauritius, the most common grievance reported by migrant workers are payment abuse, including non-payment of wages and other employment related dues. There were other elements such as contractual issues, including early termination and repatriation issues; poor living conditions in factory-owned accommodation, and insufficient food. 

This study also found that the creation of the Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) proved to be very beneficial by providing various resources to migrant workers, namely information and advice, access to remedy for labour grievances, and a safe space for migrant workers to interact freely and openly with one another. The MRC demonstrated a meaningful non-state approach for providing effective and accessible remedy to migrant workers. Despite its short operating period, early outcomes show the relevance and importance for migrant worker protection in Mauritius.  

To read the full report, you may access it here.
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