Philippines - Request for POEA Legal Assistance

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Request POEA Legal Assistance, the applicant has to approach the Department of Labor and Employment link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. There is no fee for Requesting POEA Legal Assistance.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. The applicant has to visit the office to complete the counseling service.
12. This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Employee ID
• Proof of Identity
• Address proof
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Labor and Employment
(DOLE) Building, Muralla Wing cor. General Luna St.,
Intramuros, Manila, 1002, Philippines
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(except holidays)
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any employee who intends to Request POEA Legal Assistance is eligible to make this application.

Fees

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Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Employment Pass
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Work Experience
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The POEA or Philippine Overseas Employment Administration has a Legal Assistance Division (LAD) that provides free legal counseling services to Overseas Filipino Workers or OFWs, overseas work applicants, and walk-in clients for their overseas employment concerns such as recruitment violations.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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