Lock-out order issued?What is the reason why villagers over the age of 60 in rural areas are forbidden to go out to work?
Recently, there have been rumors circulating on the Internet that the state has issued"Stop-work orders", prohibiting farmers over the age of 60 from going out to work. For a time, the news sparked concern and fear among farmers. So, what is the truth?
First of all, we should clarify that the state has in fact introduced policies to restrict recruitment, the most obvious of which is the construction industry. For the sake of labor safety, the state prohibits the recruitment of migrant workers over the age of 60. According to national statistics, elderly villagers account for a large proportion of accidents in the construction industry, and most of these accidents are caused by not paying attention to safety measures. Therefore, in order to protect the safety of migrant workers, the state has introduced this policy.
However, this does not mean that the state completely restricts migrant workers over the age of 60 from going out to work. The state only prohibits the recruitment of migrant workers over the age of 60 in industries with the greatest security risks, such as construction. For other industries, the state does not impose any restrictions.
So, what other employment options do farmers over the age of 60 have?First, they can choose to devote themselves to agricultural production in rural areas, making the most of their experience. Second, they can try to do some low-risk jobs like janitors, cleaners, etc. In addition, the state has also introduced a series of support policies to help farmers start their own businesses and develop characteristic agriculture.