Fair migration means that people from abroad, regardless of their origin, gender or religion, have equal access to the German labour market through transparent procedures, impartial and free advice as well as regulated recognition processes.
As a German government agency, the Federal Employment Agency adheres to international standards to guarantee fair and transparent procedures.
One important quality standard is called IRIS (International Recruitment Integrity System). It details the guidelines for the fair recruitment of international labour force and skilled workers. For example, it states that you do not have to bear the costs of placement, but rather your future employer. These guidelines provide guidance, but are not binding.
In order to promote labour mobility within the European Union on fair terms, the BA is a member of the EURES network. For more information, visit the EURES portal.
Fair und transparent job placement in practice
- You can view the working and employment conditions and ask questions.
- You are informed about the use and protection of your personal data.
- You are informed about your rights.
Tipp:Tip: Are you thinking about using a private job placement service? Check in advance whether it complies with the rules of "fair migration". You can also find the most important points on Make it in Germany: Placement agencies.
Triple Win - A proven programme for the nursing sector
Triple Win combines established local structures, collaborations with partner administrations, and international expertise. The programme is a joint effort between the Federal Employment Agency and the German Society for International Cooperation (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, GIZ). Apprentices, skilled workers, and companies benefit long-term from the programme´s ethical recruitment practices.
For more information on this topic, visit the website: Triple Win
"Fair Recruitment Healthcare Germany" - A quality seal of fair migration
"Fair Recruitment Healthcare Germany" is an official quality seal of the Federal Republic of Germany. It establishes binding rules for the recruitment and placement of nursing professionals from countries outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area. Only private recruitment agencies that reliably comply with these standards are awarded the seal.
For more information on this topic, visit the website: "Fair Recruitment Healthcare Germany"
Inclusion - Special support for people with disabilities
People with disabilities can find information on EU law, German working and living conditions and a wide range of support services at EURES.
For more information on this topic, visit the website: EURES: Employment and support for people with disabilities
How the Federal Employment Agency deals with abuse in labour migration
The Federal Employment Agency does not tolerate abuse in labour migration. Within the scope of its responsibilities, it is committed to ensuring the best possible protection in labour migration. It does this by preventing, uncovering and prosecuting violations of the rights of labour migrants from the outset.
The Federal Employment Agency is also a point of contact and offers support in the event of difficulties arising during labour migration.
Even before you enter Germany, it pays close attention to compliance with fair recruitment and working conditions, for example by checking wage conditions. But even after you have started working in Germany, the Federal Employment Agency checks this preventively or on a case-by-case basis. It does this by contacting employers and checking their information and the documents submitted. If violations are found, the employer must expect a legal response, such as a sanction. Depending on the individual case, the Federal Employment Agency may also involve the relevant investigative authorities.
With this approach, the Federal Employment Agency contributes to fair migration.