Adjudication of Recruitment Violation Cases is a government service that handles complaints and enforces penalties against illegal or unethical recruitment practices affecting Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).
Administered by the Department of Migrant Workers, this process ensures that recruitment agencies and employers comply with Philippine laws and regulations governing overseas employment.
Key features include:
- Investigation and review of complaints filed by workers or stakeholders regarding recruitment violations
- Hearing and resolution of cases involving illegal recruitment, contract substitution, excessive fees, or other unlawful practices
- Issuance of penalties or sanctions against non-compliant recruitment agencies or employers
- Protection of workers’ rights and welfare throughout the adjudication process
This service helps maintain a safe and fair recruitment system, deterring fraudulent activities and ensuring that Filipino workers are deployed under legal and ethical conditions.