Now, many are in limbo - they can't find new work but can't afford to get home. One woman called Kutty wanting to separate, but they can't leave because they can't work and are dependent on their husbands, she says. Massey University professor and immigration researcher Paul Spoonley says the migrant workforce was one of the first casualties of Covid-19. While migrants could look for other work, Spoonley says the Government is putting pressure on employers to hire Kiwis first. "A job's a job, you've just got to find something in that job that works for you and just stick with it.

Source: Stuff June 20, 2020 06:00 UTC