Verification of Employment Contracts
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF CONTRACT VERIFICATION?
The Labor Attache will check and ensure that the employment contracts of the Filipino migrant workers are consistent with the prevailing employment laws, standards and practices in both the Philippines and the host country and that the documentary requirements for overseas employment as required by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) are complied with.
The verified employment contract shall also be presented to the DMW BM Centers in the Philippines as a requirement for the issuance of OECs and it may be required by the Philippine Immigration Officers in the Philippines prior to departure.
WHO NEEDS TO HAVE THEIR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS VERIFIED?
- Filipino workers who are registered with DMW and have changed employers onsite.
- Filipino nationals working abroad without DMW records.
- Filipino nationals with prospective employers whose employment Visa was approved by the Immigration Department.
What are the Requirements?
CONTRACT RENEWAL
- 2 sets of Original Standard Employment Contract
- Copy of Employer’s HK ID with contact number written on the same page
- Copy of Domestic Worker’s HK ID with contact number written on the same page
- Original and Photocopy of the domestic worker’s passport
- Printed copy of the New Employment E-Visa
(for more info: Click Here) Effective December 28, 2021 - Completely filled out OWWA OFW information sheet.
- Printed copy of the New Employment E-Visa
CHANGE EMPLOYER
- 2 sets of Original Standard Employment Contract
- Copy of Employer’s HK ID with contact number written on the same page
- Copy of Domestic Worker’s HK ID with contact number written on the same page
- Original and Photocopy of the domestic worker’s passport
- Printed copy of the New Employment E-Visa
(for more info: Click Here) Effective December 28, 2021 - Completely filled out OWWA OFW information sheet.
- Printed copy of the New Employment E-Visa
Contract Verification for Domestic Workers
WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS?
(Not Applicable for new hires)
- Submit documentary requirements to the Migrant Workers Office WINDOWS 1-5
- Pay Verification fee (See schedule of fees below)
- Submit OWWA Information Sheet to COUNTERS 7-9
- Pay OWWA membership fee, if the membership is expired or about to expire (See schedule of fees below)
- Your verified employment contracts will be ready for pick-up on the same day at COUNTERS A and B
Contract Verification for Skilled / Professional OFWs
ON SITE VERIFICATION
(workers who are not registered with the POEA or who change employers on site)
PRESENTLY EMPLOYED SKILLED WORKER (already at the jobsite)
- Passport valid for atleast six (6) months from the date of intended departure; (1 photocopy)
- Appropriate Visa (1 photocopy)
- Proof of Employment *Provide atleast 1*
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- Certificate of Employment (1 original)
- ID issued by the Company
- Payslip
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- Employment Contract (1 original)
- Business Registration / Company Profile (1 photocopy)
DIRECT HIRE (Worker’s still in the Philippines)
- Letter Address to the Labor Attaché
- Passport valid for atleast six (6) months from the date of intended departure; (1 photocopy)
- Appropriate Visa (1 photocopy)
- Employment Contract w/ Repatriation Clause (1 original)
- Business Registration / Company Profile (1 photocopy)
WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR SKILLED / PROFESSIONAL WORKERS
- Submit documentary requirements to the Migrant Workers Office Office WINDOW 10 for evaluation (Mon-Thu / 9am – 11am, 1pm – 3:30pm)
- Pay Verification fee on the date of release (See schedule of fees below)
- For workers who are not registered by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) or who changed employers on-site, present your Verified employment contract to the DMW upon your return/vacation in the Philippines in order to process your OEC.
Schedule of Fees
CONTRACT VERIFICATION
PROFESSIONAL / SKILLED WORKERS
