The Control Test: Preventing Illegal Labor-Only Contracting in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
Understand labor-only contracting, DOLE Department Order 174, and BPO client control limits to reduce risk of being treated as a direct employer.
DOLE Registration for Contractors
DOLE registration checklist for contractors servicing international brands: requirements, substantial capital proof, and labor-only contracting risks under DOLE D.O. 174-17.
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Subcontracting vs. Direct Hiring: The Liability of Principal Foreign Clients for Agency Wage Violations in the Philippines
Explains solidary liability for foreign principals in PH subcontracting, covering unpaid wages of outsourced security guards and janitors.
The Employer of Record vs. Setting Up a Local Subsidiary in the Philippines
Employer of Record vs local subsidiary in the Philippines: labor-only contracting risks, employer liability, and tax exposure considerations.
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How to Legally Outsource Corporate Services
DOLE Department Order 174 explains legitimate job contracting vs labor-only contracting, helping principals avoid direct employer findings through capital and control rules.
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