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TOP 10 AGENCIES DEPLOYING TO HONG KONG IN 2003
- All-Pro Staffing & Consulting Services
- Active Works Inc.
- Std Overseas Manpower Services
- Angelex Allied Agency
- James International Placement Services
- Ascend International Services
- Concorde International Company
- Hongkong Fil International Company
- Findstaff Placement Services
- Love Manpower Resources International
TOP 10 HK PRINCIPALS/EMPLOYERS HIRING OFWs IN 2003
- Emry’s Service Staff Employment Agency
- Ka Woo Consultants Limited
- Cable Employment Service Centre
- Aura Employment Agency
- Top Maids Employment Agency
- Overseas Emloyment Centre Limited
- T & H Employment Centre
- Top Make Enterprise
- Yatka Employment & Travel Services
- Hk-Philippines Employment Agency
APPLYING FOR A JOB IN HONG KONG
Documents to prepare:
*Resume/Bio-data
*School Credentials
-Transcript of Records High School and/or
-College Diploma authenticated by DECS or CHED
*Trade Test/ Care Giving Training Certificate
*Employment Certificate/s
*Birth Certificate
- Authenticated by the National Statistics Office
*Passport
*NBI Clearance
*12 passport size pictures
*Marriage Contract (if applicable)
Procedures for Agency Hire:
1. Verify with POEA license and job order of the agency (Hotline: 722-1144/55)
2. Apply and Submit credentials to the agency
3. (if selected) Undergo Medical Examination in a DOH accredited clinic- 3days
4. (while waiting for visa) Attend PDOS with an accredited Provider -1 day
5. Obtain e-Receipt & e-Card
Procedures for Name Hire:
1. Submit documents to the Name-Hire Processing Center
Requirements:
· Verified Employment Contract
· Visa
· Passport
· 2 Passport Size Pictures
· Payment for Fees
2. Undergo Medical Examination with a DOH accredited clinic (3 days)
3. Attend PDOS at POEA(1 day)
4. Pay Necessary Fees at the POEA/OWWA Cashier
5. Obtain e-Receipt & e-Card:
e-Receipt
Exit Permit
Proof of payment (POEA Processing Fee, OWWA Membership Contribution & Medicare Coverage)
Travel Tax & Airport Terminal Fee Exemption
e-Card
Multi-purpose car
Proof of OWWA Membership
ATM card for remittance purpose
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
· Minimum guaranteed wage is HKD 3,270 per month
· A rest day equivalent to 24 hours once a week except on official holidays.
During official holidays, HHWs are entitled to a rest day with pay.
· Entitled to paid leave of 7 days after working for a year.
· An employer must grant a holiday to an employee for each of the additional
statutory holidays in accordance with Section 39 of the Employment
Ordinance.
· Entitled to a vacation in her country of origin as specified in her contract.
· Entitled to 2 sick leave days per month on the first year, and 4 days per
month thereafter. Accumulated paid leave days cannot go beyond 120
days.
· The sick leave allowance is equivalent to two-thirds of wages.
· In case an employee gets sick or sustains injury, the employer must provide
her/him with free medical attention.
COMMON PROBLEMS
- Contract Violations
- Non-payment of claims
- Maltreatment and abuses
- Poor working condition
- Medical Cases (Hospital Assistance)
- Rape & Sexual Molestation
- Overstaying
- Excessive Placement Fees
Reminders
• Do not deal with loan sharks
• Do not use your passport as collateral for loan
• Taking double jobs is not allowed
• Your passport is your personal property. It is illegal for your employer to keep it.
• Prior to leaving the Philippines, open a bank account for remittance purpose.
• Respect Chinese traditions, customs, practices and strictly observe their laws and regulations.
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT CENTERS
LABATT BERNARDINO B. JULVE
PHILIPPINE CONSULATE
Room 602, 6th Floor United Center
95 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong
Tel. No. (852) 2866-4882/2866-7081/2823-8545 Fax No. (852) 8613521
The Labor Office, Department of Labor
12/f Harbor, 38 Pier Road
Central Hong Kong
( 8523-542
Filipino Workers Resource
Center Cheung Sha Wan
Hong Kong
(2546 2441
Philippine Banking / Remittance Network
• Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company
• Philippine National Bank
• Equitable-PCI Bank
• Rizal Commercial Banking Corp
• Allied Bank
• Bank of the Philippine Island
• Western Union
• Land Bank of the Philippines
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