Why should Philippine employment agencies be licensed by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)?
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) was created by the Philippine government to protect Filipino workers from unscrupulous agencies and employers as well as to ensure that rights of Filipino overseas workers are protected. We strongly recommend that you work with a licensed staffing agency to ensure that you go through the recruitment process correctly.
When you work with POEA licensed staffing agencies, you are assured that you do not deal with fly-by-night individuals or organizations who are out to scam both employers and job seekers.
Licensed recruitment agencies:
- Are registered with the POEA
- Request the appropriate documents for agency accreditation
- Have experience dealing with the different processes that required for a worker to get clearance from the POEA
- Can offer assistance in getting visa and flights
Be careful dealing with agencies who are quick to collect money from you as the employer as well as job seekers. Employers may face the repercussions of an agency's illegal actions by being blacklisted at the POEA and at the labor office located in the employer's home country. This would prevent you from hiring Filipino workers in the future.
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