Filing administrative cases vs illegal recruiters

Aug 26, 2005

AGAINST FOREIGN EMPLOYERS

• Defaulting on their contractual obligation to the workers
• Violation of rules and regulations on overseas employment
• Grave misconduct

Where to get legal assistance:

Legal Assistance Division
POEA head office
Philippine Embassy or Consulate nearest the jobsite of the worker

AGAINST RECRUITMENT AGENCY AND FOREIGN EMPLOYERS

Money claims arising from employer-employee-relationship such as unpaid wages, breach of contract and illegal dismissal

Where to get legal assistance:

Migrant Worker’s Desk
National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC)
NLRC Regional Offices where the complainant resides

Source: POEA (Philippine Overseas Employment Administration)

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