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I) where it is found that the license has been issued to

the private e~pk>ymentagency based on deceitfuldocument;.

2) where it is found that the private employmentagency or his representativehas received paymentin cash or in kind from the worker; or

3). where it is found that the private employmentagency has violated other provisions of thisProclamatioq,or regulations and directives issuedin accordance with this Proclamation as well asother laws. <

14. Requirement of Guarantee

I) Any private employment agency which sends aworker abroad for work in accordance with this

Proclamation shall, for the purpose of protecting. the rights of the worker, deposits the following

amount of money in cash or its equivalent in aconfirmedand irrevocablebond from a recognizedfinancial institutions;(a) for up to fiv~ hundred workers 30,000 US

Dollaror its equivalent in Ethiopian Birr;(b) for five hundred and one to one thousand

workers40,000 US Dollaror its equivalent inEthiopianBirr;

(c) for above one thousand and one workers

50,000 US Dollar or its equivalent inEthiopianBirr.

2) Where the guarantee fund deposited in accordancewith sub-Article (1) of this Article is used up orreduced for the protection and enforcement of therightsof the worker,the private employmentagencyshall replenishthe fund within ten days.

3) The Ministrymay release the guaranteefund within3 months upon the termination of the employmentcontract and the fulfillmentof the legal rights of theworker sent ,abroad by the private employmentagency, unless a claim connected with the worker'srights and benefits is pending before an authorizedbody empoweredto adjudicate such claim.

15. Protectionof the Worker'sRight1) A contract of employmentconcluded between the

private emplo~mentagency which sends workersabroad and a worker shall fulfill the minimumworking conditions laid down in the laws ofEthiopia and shall in no circumstance be lessfavorable to an Ethiopian than the rights andbenefits of those who work in a similar type andlevel of work in the country of employment.

2) The Private employmentagency shall, in additionto the rights and benefits provided for in sub-Article (1) of this Article, be responsible to ensurethe rights, safety and dignity of the worker.

16. Inspection1) The competent authority shall have the power to

enter the office of any privateemploymentagencyduring any working hour without prior notice, toexamine or inquire relevantdocuments.

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