A labor expert, Abloso has said that the Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations (MELR) and Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) should investigate Private Employment Agencies very well.
He opined that, the rate at which some unlicensed Private Employment Agencies are scamming the youth is on the rise.
Speaking on EBAANOSEN on Plan B FM with Ohene Kinnah, Mr. Abloso said, scammers use Job seeking desperation to lure them into getting jobs abroad but later get stranded after trusting the agency.
He advised the youth and the general public to contact their Ghanaian counterparts (Agency) in the country for proper clarification before embarking on their journeys.
He again urged all to seek refuge at the Ghanaian embassies in the respective countries they travel to.
“Be careful not to get into the hands of human parts traffickers in the name of helping you get a job abroad” he stressed.
Meanwhile, Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations(MELR) has cautioned the public against some unlicensed Private Employment Agencies (PEAs) recruiting nurses and caretakers to the United Kingdom(UK).
The ministry said their attention had been drawn to the PEAs and individuals recruiting people from Ghana to the UK and other countries abroad to work without going through the appropriate routes.
According to a statement by the ministry, these agencies and individuals charge unsuspecting job-seekers exorbitant fees for processing documents without having the necessary licenses to operate in Ghana.
It added that operating such agencies without a license was illegal, and therefore the ministry would deal with any agency or individual found guilty.
“Any PEA found culpable shall face the full rigors of the law. The MELR condemns in no uncertain terms the exploitative activities of any PEA or individuals that seek to tarnish the reputation of Ghana.
“We encourage anyone with information about the activities of unlicensed PEAS to report to the MELR, the appropriate law enforcement agencies,” the statement said.
The ministry also urged all individuals seeking employment abroad to be cautious and verify the credentials of any agency they deal with to avoid being duped.
All licensed PEAs operating in Ghana were also advised to comply with the provisions of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651) and Labour Regulations, 2007 (LI 1833) to facilitate their work.
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