Supporting migrant workers UNISON guide | Page 4

9. Pay, repayment clauses and other deductions 46
The legal framework
46
Repayment clauses, deductions and other debt
49
What reps and caseworkers can do about deductions
50
10. Bullying, harassment, discrimination and racism 54
What bullying, harassment and discrimination look like
54
The legal framework
55
Tackling racism
57
What reps and caseworkers can do
59
11. Health and safety and violence 61
The legal framework
62
Violence and abuse at work
62
Unsafe working environments
63
Practical guidance for reps and organisers
64
12. Using leverage: how to approach employers 66
Understanding the landscape: different employer types
66
Choosing your approach: direct or indirect?
67
Using the power of councils and commissioners
68
13. Migrant workers taking action 72
How migrant care workers in Basildon stood up and won
72
Becoming Active Members
75
14. Further resources 79 Appendix I: Right to work in the UK and the transition to eVisas 84 Appendix II: Migrant Workers’ Charter 87 Appendix III: Template letters to employers 93
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