"A closer look at the Flex-Permit two years on," 12 Feb 2020

Recommendations:

• The rights of Flexi-Permit holders under the labour law needs to be made clear...
• The fees need to be re-evaluated and made more affordable for workers. Fees should not be more than the cost of a normal work permit. Workers should also have the option to pay the fees according to their preferred schedule...
• Minimum wage and wage protection must be established, and must also include Flexi-Permit holders who work in the so-called “gig economy” jobs.
• The Flexi-Permit should be an option available to workers before arrival...
• Domestic Workers should be included in the scheme, with a lower fee slab.