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Monday, May 11, 2015

POEA issues 10 reminders vs. illegal recruitment

Apply only with licensed recruitment agencies, be wary of job offers posted online, and transact directly with government offices.

These were among the reminders the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration issued to overseas-bound workers to avoid illegal recruiters.


The 10 reminders include:

* Apply only with licensed recruitment agencies. Don't apply with consultancy firms, training centers, travel agencies and foundations that promise jobs abroad.
* Check with POEA whether the position you are applying for has an approved job order.
* Transact only with authorized representative of a licensed agency.
* Transact business only at the registered address of the agency.
* Pay only the allowable placement fee. It should be equivalent to one month salary, except in cases where charging of placement fees is prohibited.
* Pay the placement fee only after you have signed an employment contract. Demand an official receipt reflecting the actual amount paid and purpose for which payment was made.
* Be wary of job offers through the Internet that require applicants to remit immediately payment for intended visa, air fare and processing costs.
* Be wary of ads or brochures requiring you to reply and to enclose payment for application forms and processing of papers.
* Make sure you have the appropriate work visa/permit. Be wary of job offers using tourist or visit visas.
* Transact directly with government offices/personnel. Never deal with fixers.

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