News Summary
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- The government has prepared a draft for the third comprehensive amendment to the Foreign Employment Act, 2064 (2007 AD).
- The Ministry has requested public and stakeholder feedback on the draft within seven days.
- The proposed bill replaces the term “worker” with “laborer” to dignify foreign employment.
June 30, Kathmandu – The Government of Nepal is preparing extensive amendments to the Foreign Employment Act, 2064. The Ministry of Youth, Labour and Employment is advancing the third major revision of the act and has drafted a bill accordingly.
The draft bill has been prepared and the Ministry has invited suggestions and feedback from the general public and stakeholders, requesting responses within seven days.
According to point number 2 of the 100-point agenda for administrative reforms approved by the Council of Ministers on Chaitra 13, 2082 (March 27, 2026), the bill aims to make foreign employment safe, dignified, and well-regulated.
The concept note of the proposed amendments emphasizes that the new provisions will support the implementation of constitutional rights guaranteed to Nepali citizens, including the right to live with dignity, justice-related rights, and employment-related rights.
The Ministry has also stated that implementing the bill will not impose any additional financial burden on the government. It is expected that the changes will promote good governance, improve foreign employment management, and assist in achieving sustainable development goals.
The proposed amendments highlight the utilization of skills, capital, and technology acquired through foreign employment to aid reintegration, thereby contributing positively to sustainable economic development and climate-resilient growth.
The Ministry will review the feedback received on the draft bill and make necessary revisions before finalizing it. Notably, the draft proposes the replacement of the word “worker” with “laborer” to better reflect dignity in foreign employment.
