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Book I — Pre-Employment

Article 37Visitorial Power.

PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available

ELI5— what this means for you

DOLE inspectors may inspect the premises, books, and records of any recruiter at any time and require regular reports. This is the government's oversight mechanism for the recruitment industry.

Key point

Official text — PD 442

Visitorial Power.

The Secretary of Labor or his duly authorized representatives may, at any time, inspect the premises, books of accounts and records of any person or entity covered by this Title, require it to submit reports regularly on prescribed forms, and act on violation of any provisions of this Title.

Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)

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