FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS

1. Discuss Significant Provisions in the Constitution

Article II, Sections 9, 10, 18, 20

Article III, Sections 4, 8, 18 (2)

Article XIII, Sections 3, 14

RECRUITMENT AND PLACEMENT

1. Illegal Recruitment (R.A. No. 8042 as amended by R.A. 10022)

License vs. Authority

Elements of Illegal Recruitment

Types of Illegal Recruitment

Illegal Recruitment vs. Estafa

Liabilities of Local Recruitment Agency and Foreign Employer

Termination of Contract of migrant worker without just and valid cause

Direct Hiring

2. Regulation of Recruitment and Placement Activities

Suspension or Cancellation of License or Authority

Regulatory and Visitorial Powers of DOLE Secretary

Remittance of Foreign Exchange Earnings

 Prohibited Activities

LABOR STANDARDS

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Hours of Work

Coverage/Exclusions

Normal Hours of Work

Compressed Work Week

Power Interruptions/Brownouts

Meal Break

Waiting Time

Night Shift Differential

Overtime Work

Rest Periods

Holiday Pay

13th Month Pay

Service Charge