Temporary migrants as vulnerable workers: a literature review

The vulnerability of temporary migrants in the labour market is a policy issue that has received attention from a mix of international agencies (e.g. the International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations (UN) and European Union) and those responsible for migrant welfare locally (governments and non-governmental organisations). This report reviews the available international and New Zealand research on temporary migrants' vulnerability and exploitation in the workplace. In particular, the review highlights research gaps and whether there are effective interventions that mitigate the vulnerability of temporary migrant workers.

Key areas of enquiry include the following: What is the nature and extent of migrant worker vulnerability and exploitation? What are the experiences of vulnerable migrant workers? What are effective interventions to mitigate migrant vulnerability and reduce exploitation? What are some 'best practice' methodological approaches when undertaking research related to vulnerable migrant workers?

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