New rules for foreign workers approved

New rules covering the employment of foreigners were agreed by the government on Wednesday. The new rules include the demand for a residence permit to include biometric details of the person and responsibility of employers for foreign workers. That responsibility includes meeting repatriation costs for those staying in the country illegally after employment ends and uncovered health costs. The changes have been pushed through by the Ministry of Interior in a bid to counter illegal working.

Author: Chris Johnstone