The Russian Ministry of Labor has proposed new conditions for the organized hiring of migrant workers. According to the ministry's press service, the draft law aims to increase employers' interest in participating in organized recruitment and to establish this mechanism as a priority.
The proposed law includes the creation of a special document confirming a foreign citizen's right to temporary employment in Russia. Within the organized recruitment framework, a migrant worker will be employed by a specific employer according to the necessary permits. Advance payments for these permits will be made by the company directly hiring the foreign specialist.
This initiative is designed to prevent cases where migrant workers, upon arrival in Russia, refuse to work for the initially intended employer and switch to other jobs, causing financial losses to the hiring companies. The new rules will apply to all migrant workers, regardless of whether they come to Russia from visa or visa-free countries.
The relevant committee of the State Duma, responsible for labor and social policy, is ready to support the Ministry of Labor's initiative. They emphasized the importance of targeted recruitment of migrants, a topic that was previously discussed under the government led by Dmitry Medvedev.
The current system in Russia allows migrants to enter and work in the country without a visa through a patent system. However, there are concerns about the number of migrants working without proper documentation.
Experts and lawmakers agree that the proposed law is necessary to ensure that migrant workers are employed in their designated professions and do not compete with Russian citizens for jobs. The focus is on combating unemployment and providing fair wages to Russian workers.
The new regulations have also garnered support from employers' associations, such as the All-Russian Interindustry Association of Employers "Russian Union of Builders," who believe that the measures will help address the shortage of skilled workers in certain industries, such as construction.
In conclusion, the proposed changes aim to regulate the employment of migrant workers in Russia more effectively, ensuring that they fulfill their work obligations and contribute positively to the country's labor market.
