We are setting up an advocacy service to help stem migrant exploitation in the workplace, and provide redress in such cases. We will also utilize a model to educate employers on tools, strategies and best practice in migrant employment including tools for leveraging a diverse workforce. The targeted outcome is greater interest in employing migrants in our city as the pilot and then rolled out nationally.

Advocacy, direct case by case representation of cases of exploitation. This will be in collaboration with the Human Rights Commission as a referral via their Advocacy service, and we will complete with the legal representation to bring all cases to a good outcome. Education & Workshops for EmployersMarketing and Promotions, Including an Annual Awards Dinner for Best Migrant Employer

The organisation governing the project is an ECO*SOC accredited (Special Consultative Status) not for profit - Canterbury Business Association (CBA) bringing stakeholders as mentioned above. An Advisory Board which will include a representative from the legal experts will to join the governing board of the charity which in turn managed the project implementation alongside the partners. The partners are invited to bring in resources including skills, expertise and others for funding, whilst the employers and migrants - the beneficiary join the Canterbury Business Association as member for ongoing support.

NZ Human Rights Commission Lexington Legal NZ Green Party - MP Denise Roche Canterbury Business Association Multicultural New Zealand Saunders and Co Lawyers EA Law