KATHMANDU, APRIL 10
The Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE) has issued a public notice warning against cyber centres, training institutes, and other establishments that falsely advertise labour approval or foreign employment services unauthorized under existing law.
The department said it has received complaints and information that some businesses near its office premises and elsewhere are misleading prospective foreign employment seekers by displaying signage or advertising phrases such as "labour work done here," "labour approval-related work done here," or "online labour form filled here" - using the word "shram" (labour) to attract clients, collect fees, and operate as intermediaries.
Under current law, labour approval work is exclusively handled by the Department of Foreign Employment and designated district labour and employment offices. The department said such misleading advertising creates confusion among service seekers and enables fraudulent fee collection.
DoFE has directed all businesses, cyber centres, and individuals involved in such advertising to immediately cease the practice and remove all boards, hoarding boards, flex boards, wall writings, and related promotional materials by Monday.
The department warned that failure to comply will result in legal action under the Foreign Employment Act, 2064, and other applicable laws.
