They were deeply concerned that a large number of migrants have their passports confiscated by their employers or recruitment agencies. The following are the key points of what AMC has reported to teh UN Human Rights Committee. This figure refers specifically to those who are working as FDHs. They may stay longer if they file a case within 2 weeks. There is not efficient monitoring system to ensure that migrant workers receive the minimum wage.
Many migrants have their passports confiscated by their recruitment agencies or employers.
The government does not seem to make much efforts to crack down such a illegal practice. When there is a false accusation by the employers against FDHs, police arrest and investigate FDHs without having to have a warrant nor any reasonable evidence. Immigration Department is, however, exempted from the review of EOC although policies of Immigration Department have the most direct impact on the situation of migrant workers. To have a fair and efficient monitoring system to ensure that employers and recruitment agencies respect contracts and HK legislations. To prosecute employers and agencies that violate migrants' employment contract, e.g. underpayment, excessive agency fees, no holidays and abuses.