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Book I — Pre-Employment

Article 31Bonds.

PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available

ELI5— what this means for you

All recruitment agencies must post cash and surety bonds to guarantee compliance with recruitment rules and worker protections. This bond can be used to pay workers if the agency fails them.

Key point

Official text — PD 442

Bonds.

All applicants for license or authority shall post such cash and surety bonds as determined by the Secretary of Labor to guarantee compliance with prescribed recruitment procedures, rules and regulations, and terms and conditions of employment as may be appropriate.

Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)

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