Question & AnswerQ&A (POEA RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF LAND-BASED OVERSEAS WORKERS)
It is a regulatory framework adopted on February 4, 2002, by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to oversee the recruitment and employment of Filipino land-based overseas workers.
They were adopted on February 4, 2002.
The main purpose is to regulate the recruitment and deployment processes of Filipino land-based overseas workers to ensure their protection and welfare.
The rules were approved by the POEA Board Chairperson Patricia A. Sto. Tomas and Board Members Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz, Luzviminda L. Elbinas, Ezekiel T. Alunen, Vicente F. Aldanese, Jr., and Gregorio S. Oca.
The scope covers all recruitment and employment activities involving Filipino land-based overseas workers including recruitment agents, employers, and agencies.
Key provisions typically include licensing requirements for recruitment agencies, contract verification, recruitment fees limitations, and grievance mechanisms for workers.
Penalties may include fines, suspension or revocation of recruitment licenses, and possible criminal charges depending on the severity of the violation.
Procedures include proper registration of workers, contract validation by the POEA, pre-departure orientation seminars, and ensuring workers' rights are upheld.
The POEA conducts monitoring and inspection of recruitment agencies, investigates complaints, and enforces sanctions against violators as part of compliance measures.
The rules provide protections such as ensuring fair recruitment practices, preventing illegal recruitment, safeguarding employment contracts, and offering avenues for legal recourse and assistance.