Law Summary
Minimum Age Requirement
- Caregivers deployed to Israel must be at least 21 years old.
Qualification of Caregivers
- Must be capable of providing home support care with minimal supervision.
- Must have completed at least high school education.
- Must have sufficient English proficiency to communicate effectively unsupervised.
- Must possess a caregiver competency certificate issued by TESDA once the formal skills determination system is implemented.
Employment Terms
- A standard employment contract is to be used for Filipino caregivers in Israel.
- Caregivers are entitled to a guaranteed monthly salary in compliance with Israel’s prevailing minimum wage law, inclusive of food and accommodation.
- Salary deductions for food and accommodation of live-in caregivers may be made only upon mutual agreement.
Pre-Qualification of Foreign Placement Agencies/Principals Onsite
- Foreign placement agencies/principals must be pre-qualified by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) or the Philippine Embassy in Israel.
- A Pre-Qualification Certificate (PQC) will be issued upon compliance.
- Required documents include:
- Appropriate license issued by the Israel government.
- Employer's information sheet.
- Special Power of Attorney and Recruitment Agreement with the Philippine Recruitment Agency.
Accreditation and Processing of Employment Contracts of Foreign Placement Agencies
- Accreditation documentary requirements:
- Pre-qualification certificate and valid placement agency license with certified English translation.
- Authenticated Special Power of Attorney and Recruitment Agreement.
- Verified manpower request detailing number of caregivers and minimum qualifications.
- Processing documentary requirements through Philippine Licensed Agencies:
- Request for processing (RFP).
- Individual employment contract.
- Employer’s complete particulars including address and contact.
- Visa or work permit.
- Worker’s information sheet.
- Certificate of attendance to Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS).
Arrival Monitoring
- Foreign placement agencies must regularly inform POLO/Philippine Embassy/Consulate of caregivers’ arrival in Israel for effective monitoring.
Post-Deployment Welfare Assistance
- Philippine and foreign placement agencies, in coordination with POEA and the Philippine Embassy in Israel, shall:
- Assist in dispute resolution involving caregivers.
- Facilitate repatriation of caregivers when necessary.
- Report any significant incidents such as runaway cases, death, injury, illness, or detention involving hired caregivers.
Effective Date
- These guidelines are effective immediately upon adoption on May 10, 1999, as signed by the POEA Administrator.