Recruitment carried out within the law, in line with international labour standards, and with full protection of workers from abusive situations. It applies to recruitment both within and across national borders.^*

• The process of recruitment includes advertising, information dissemination, selection, transport, placement into employment and – for migrant workers – return to the country of origin where applicable. It applies to both jobseekers and those in an employment relationship.
• Responsible recruitment aims to address abuses found in recruitment, including deception about the nature and conditions of work; retention of personal documents or property; illegal wage deductions; payment of recruitment fees or costs; and restrictions of workers’ movement or ability to leave a job. It is recognised that a combination of these abuses can amount to human trafficking or forced labour.

^{* Adapted from ILO}